Taiwanese deepwater dragonet
📖 Overview
Taiwanese deepwater dragonet (Callionymus formosanus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Callionymidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 17 cm. With a trophic level of 3.3, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 4; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 9. First dorsal spine elongate. Tip of anterior branch of last dorsal ray unbranched. First dorsal fin of female with oblong black mark. Anterodorsal corner of 2nd dorsal fin with black mark in the male. Lower margin of anal fin orange with many blue oblique lines in the male, black in the female. Attains 17 cm SL.: elongated; Cross section: circular.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Taiwanese deepwater dragonet is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Taiwanese deepwater dragonet is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Taiwanese deepwater dragonet is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range ? - 88 m . Temperate South China Sea.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇯🇵Japanese | クジャクソコヌメリ |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bathycallionymus formosanus | Fricke | 1981 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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