Blue-spotted ruddertail dragonet
📖 Overview
Blue-spotted ruddertail dragonet (Callionymus pleurostictus), first described by Fricke, 1982 is a tiny fish in the family Callionymidae (order Callionymiformes). Adults typically reach 2.30 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 1 to 42 metres. It occurs in Tropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus. The species is important as a food fish. As a member of the Callionymidae, it shares life-history and morphological traits with its relatives in the group.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Blue-spotted ruddertail dragonet is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Blue-spotted ruddertail dragonet is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 1 - 42 m , usually 1 - 20 m . Tropical; ? - 27°C
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Blue-spotted ruddertail dragonet is an edible species."
- Clear, bright eyes — cloudy eyes indicate age
- Firm flesh that springs back when pressed
- Fresh ocean smell, never strong or ammonia-like
- Bright red or pink gills, not grey or brown
- Shiny, moist skin with scales tightly attached
- Cloudy or sunken eyes
- Strong fishy or ammonia odour
- Soft, mushy flesh that doesn't spring back
- Discoloured or dry flesh
⚡ Nutrition
Detailed nutritional data for Blue-spotted ruddertail dragonet is currently being compiled from USDA FoodData Central.
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Blue-spotted ruddertail dragonet has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.
🌿 Sustainability
🔬 Full Nutritional Profile
Per 100g - Raw, per 100g - Source: USDA FoodData Central templates (generic fish average)
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Sidespotted Dragonet |
| 🇯🇵Japanese | ゴマイトヒキヌメリ |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Mandarim-pontilhado |
| 🇨🇳Chinese | 狗圻 · 白臀 · 老鼠 · 胡麻 |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .
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