Synchiropus randalli
Species of fish
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Synchiropus randalli, also known as Randall's dragonet, is a species of fish in the dragonet family Callionymidae. It is found in the south-eastern Pacific Ocean off of Chile.[1]
| Synchiropus randalli | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Syngnathiformes |
| Family: | Callionymidae |
| Genus: | Synchiropus |
| Species: | S. randalli |
| Binomial name | |
| Synchiropus randalli G. T. Clark & R. Fricke, 1985 | |
Description
This species reaches a length of 3.6 cm (1.4 in).[2]
Etymology
The fish is named in honor of ichthyologist John E. Randall, of the Bishop Museum in Honolulu, for his many contributions to the knowledge of the fishes of Easter Island. Where randalli appears to be endemic. Randall also helped collect the type specimen.[3]