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🌊 Marine Least Concern 🌡️ Subtropical

Korean dragonet

Callionymus koreanus Nakabo, Jeon & Li, 1987
Max Length
10.7 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.3
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
25.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Korean dragonet (Callionymus koreanus) 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 10.7 cm. With a trophic level of 3.3, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Callionymus koreanus
Authority
Nakabo, Jeon & Li, 1987
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Subtropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
10.7 cm
Trophic Level
3.3
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
25.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Korean dragonet is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Korean dragonet is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Korean dragonet is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Korean dragonet is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal. Subtropical Northwest Pacific: endemic to the coasts of the Yellow Sea.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.3±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00871 × L2.78 (TL)
Max TL
10.7cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2023

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
25.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.3
Predator
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Nakabo, Jeon & Li, 1987

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Repomucenus koreanus Nakabo, Jeon & Li 1987 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .

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