Alis dragonet
📖 Overview
The species was collected at a depth of 90-228 m, but probably occurs in the shallower part of that range .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 4; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8; Anal soft rays: 7. This species under subgenus Callionymus (Spinicapitichthys) is distinguished by the following characters: with preopercular spine have a very short, straight main tip; curved points 4-5 on its dorsal margin, a strong antrorse spine at its base; small serrae 5-8 at its ventral margin; dorsal margin of the eye with a tentacle, dorsal fin in the male without filaments, the first spine longest; D2 8; A 7; the first dorsal fin in the male zebra-striped, with 4 vertical dark bands on 1st-4th membranes .Cross section: oval.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Alis dragonet is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Alis dragonet is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Alis dragonet is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 90 - 228 m . Tropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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