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Ocellated dragonet
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The ocellated dragonet is a species in the family of Callionymidae that inhabits rocky and sandy areas in shallow waters. Its downward sloping mouth sticks out which is useful for feeding on small animals on the sea floor. It moves like it is crawling on the sea floor. 

Scientific name Neosynchiropus ocellatus
English name Ocellated dragonet

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