Callionymus

/kəˈlɪɒnɪməs/ noun

A genus of small, brightly colored fish with fused pelvic fins, commonly called dragonets, found in saltwater habitats.

From Greek 'kallos' (beauty) + 'onoma' (name), literally 'beautiful name.' Used as a scientific genus name in marine taxonomy for these ornate little fish.

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