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🌊 Marine 🌡️ Subtropical

Australian darter dragonet

Callionymus macdonaldi Ogilby, 1911
Max Length
6 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
0–91 m
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
21.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Australian darter dragonet (Callionymus macdonaldi), first described by Ogilby, 1911 is a small fish in the family Callionymidae (order Callionymiformes). Adults typically reach 6.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 0 to 91 metres. It occurs in Subtropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus.

Scientific Name
Callionymus macdonaldi
Authority
Ogilby, 1911
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Subtropical
Max Length
6 cm
Depth Range
0–91 m
Trophic Level
3.2
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
21.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Australian darter dragonet is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Australian darter dragonet is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous 📦 Batch Spawner
Spawning Season
spring-summer
Spawn Location
Pelagic
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal; depth range 0 - 91 m . Subtropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.2±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00871 × L2.78 (TL)
Max TL
6cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
21.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.2
Predator
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Ogilby, 1911

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Callimucenus macdonaldi Ogilby 1911 Synonym
Repomucenus macdonaldi Ogilby 1911 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 4 records indexed .

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