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Sea Moth/Pegasus - Eurypegasus draconis This is the top view of the same Sea Moth - Eurypegasus draconis showing its winged pectoral fins. Eurypegasus draconis,Fish,Geotagged,Little dragonfish,Malapascua,Pegasus,Philippines,Sea Moth,Summer,cebu Click/tap to enlarge

Sea Moth/Pegasus - Eurypegasus draconis

This is the top view of the same Sea Moth - Eurypegasus draconis showing its winged pectoral fins.

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The little dragonfish or short dragonfish, among various other vernacular names, ''Eurypegasus draconis'', is a species of marine fish in the family Pegasidae.

The little dragonfish is widespread throughout the tropical waters of the Indo-Pacific, Red Sea included. This small fish can grow up to 10 cm length. The little dragonfish sheds it skin in one piece. It is estimated that millions of these kind of fish are sold for traditional medicine each year in China and Hong Kong alone.

Similar species: Pipefishes And Seahorses
Species identified by Albert Kang
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By Albert Kang

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Uploaded Dec 11, 2016. Captured Jul 5, 2016 18:56 in Unnamed Road, Daanbantayan, Cebu, Philippines.
  • TG-4
  • f/5.6
  • 1/160s
  • ISO800
  • 14.41mm