Banded dragonet
📖 Overview
Banded dragonet (Callionymus fasciatus), first described by Valenciennes, 1837 is a medium-sized fish in the family Callionymidae (order Callionymiformes). Adults typically reach 16.50 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. It occurs in Subtropical waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.The species is kept in the aquarium hobby. Care requirements and behaviour align broadly with other Callionymidae kept in the hobby.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Banded dragonet is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Banded dragonet is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal. Subtropical; 45°N - 34°N, 8°E - 34°E known from the southern and eastern Black Sea.
🌿 Ecology
small bottom invertebrates, mainly worms and crustaceans (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Banded dragonet.
🔍 Similar Species
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