Japanese spiny dragonet
📖 Overview
Japanese spiny dragonet (Callionymus draconis), first described by Nakabo, 1977 is a small fish in the family Callionymidae (order Callionymiformes). Adults typically reach 9.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. It occurs in Temperate waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Japanese spiny dragonet is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Japanese spiny dragonet is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range ? - 150 m . Temperate West Pacific: antitropical, Japan and Western Australia.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Barb Dragonet |
| 🇯🇵Japanese | タツヌメリ |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Длиннохвостая морская мышь |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Callionymus csiro | Fricke | 1983 | Synonym |
| Spinicapitichthys draconis | Nakabo | 1977 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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