Macclesfield dragonet
📖 Overview
Macclesfield dragonet (Callionymus macclesfieldensis), first described by Fricke, 1983 is a small fish in the family Callionymidae (order Callionymiformes). Adults typically reach 5.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 77 to 82 metres. It occurs in Tropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Data Deficient.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 Macclesfield dragonet is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Macclesfield dragonet is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 77 - 82 m . Tropical Northwest Pacific: Macclesfield Bank, South China Sea.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Macclesfield dragonet.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .
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