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🌊 Marine Data Deficient 🌡️ Tropical

Flathead dragonet

Callionymus platycephalus Fricke, 1983
Max Length
8.6 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
0–48 m
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
22.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Flathead dragonet (Callionymus platycephalus) 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 8.6 cm. It occurs at depths between 0 and 48 metres. With a trophic level of 3.2, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Callionymus platycephalus
Authority
Fricke, 1983
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
8.6 cm
Depth Range
0–48 m
Trophic Level
3.2
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
22.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Flathead dragonet is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Flathead dragonet is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Flathead dragonet is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Flathead dragonet is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal; depth range 0 - 48 m . Tropical Central Pacific: Philippines.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.2±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00871 × L2.78 (TL)
Max TL
8.6cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2009

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
22.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.2
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Fricke, 1983

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .

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