Dragonet

Infraorbital canal with no short downward branch at anterior part.. Preopercular spine straight, with an antrorse process at base, 2 to 9 very short upward process on inner side. Second dorsal fin with many small dark spots. Lower margin of anal fin black. Attains 18 cm SL.

Dorsal spines (total): 4; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9; Analspines: 0; Analsoft rays: 9

Also feeds on planktonic organisms (Ref. 13374).

Produces an offensive odor upon capture (Ref. 559).

fisheries: commercial