Horn dragonet
📖 Overview
Horn dragonet (Callionymus curvicornis), first described by Valenciennes, 1837 is a medium-sized fish in the family Callionymidae (order Callionymiformes). Adults typically reach 20.40 cm in maximum length. It is diadromous, migrating between freshwater and marine environments during its life cycle. It occurs in Subtropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Horn dragonet is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Horn dragonet is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; freshwater; brackish; demersal. Subtropical Northwest Pacific.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Horn Dragonet |
| 🇯🇵Japanese | ネズミゴチ |
| 🇰🇷Korean | 동갈양태 |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Mandarim-de-chifre |
| 🇨🇳Chinese | 彎角 · 狗圻 · 老鼠 |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Callionymus punctatus | Richardson | 1837 | Synonym |
| Callionymus richardsoni | Bleeker | 1854 | Synonym |
| Repomucenus curvicornis | Valenciennes | 1837 | Synonym |
| Repomucenus richardsonii | Bleeker | 1854 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 13 records indexed .
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