Goodlad's stinkfish (Callionymus goodladi) is a species of dragonet native to the waters off of northwestern Australia. This bottom-dwelling species is also found in the aquarium trade. This species grows to a length of 22 centimetres (8.7 in) TL.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Western Dragonet being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Platycephalus grandispinis
- Callionymus pusillus
- Callionymus risso
- Platycephalus speculator
- Platycephalus caeruleopunctatus
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Actinopterygii
- Order
- Syngnathiformes
- Family
- Callionymidae
- Genus
- Callionymus
- Species
- Callionymus goodladi
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