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🌊 Marine 🌡️ Tropical

Queensland stinkfish

Callionymus moretonensis Johnson, 1971
Max Length
12 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.3
Depth
124–132 m
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
23.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Queensland stinkfish (Callionymus moretonensis) 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 12 cm. It occurs at depths between 124 and 132 metres. With a trophic level of 3.3, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.

Scientific Name
Callionymus moretonensis
Authority
Johnson, 1971
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
Max Length
12 cm
Depth Range
124–132 m
Trophic Level
3.3
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
23.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Queensland stinkfish is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Queensland stinkfish 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 124 - 132 m . Tropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.3±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00871 × L2.78 (TL)
Max TL
12cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
23.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.3
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Johnson, 1971

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Language Common Names
🇬🇧English Ocellate Dragonet · Ocellated Dragonet · Queensland Stinkfish
🇵🇹Portuguese Mandarim-de-baía

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Bathycallionymus moretonensis Johnson 1971 Synonym
Callionymus kaianus moretonensis Johnson 1971 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

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

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