About Callionymus goodladi (Whitley, 1944)
Nomenclature and Native Range
Goodlad's stinkfish, whose scientific name is Callionymus goodladi, is a dragonet species native to waters off northwestern Australia.
Habitat and Human Use
It is a bottom-dwelling species, and it is also traded in the aquarium industry.
Size
This species reaches a maximum total length of 22 centimetres, or 8.7 inches.
Discovery Origin
It was discovered in Western Australia by Matt Goodlad, a Shetlander who migrated to Western Australia with his brother James in the 1920s.
Goodlad Brothers' Careers
At various points in their careers, both brothers worked as inspectors for the Western Australian government fisheries department.
