Short dragonfish (Eurypegasus draconis), Like the seahorse family its body is protected by bony plates and rings, and periodically sheds skin in one p

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Short dragonfish (Eurypegasus draconis), Like the seahorse family its body is protected by bony plates and rings, and periodically sheds skin in one piece with a jump to get rid of accumulated ballast. Has wing-like pectoral fins and ’walks’ along the bottom with finger-like pelvic fins. Benthic fish, found solo or in pairs. Anilao, Manila, Philippines

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