Northern Australian longtail dragonet
📖 Overview
Northern Australian longtail dragonet (Callionymus afilum), first described by Fricke, 2000 is a fish in the family Callionymidae (order Callionymiformes). It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. It occurs in Tropical waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Northern Australian longtail dragonet is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Northern Australian longtail dragonet is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal. Tropical Central Pacific: Papua New Guinea and Australia.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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