Synchiropus moyeri

Synchiropus moyeri, commonly known as Moyer's dragonet, is a species of fish in the family Callionymidae, the dragonets. It is found in the western Pacific Ocean.

Description

This species reaches a length of.

Etymology

The fish is named in honor of marine biologist Jack T. Moyer, who was director of the Tatsuo Tanaka Memorial Biological Station at Miyake-jima, Japan, for his "noteworthy contributions to the knowledge of the fishes of Miyake-jima, and in deep appreciation of the encouragement and logistic support he has provided to both of the authors".