Simple-spined dragonet
📖 Overview
Inhabits sand bottoms of subtidal reef flats to a depth of at least 40 m in deep lagoons and outer reef slopes . Feeds on small benthic invertebrates . Usually buries itself in the sand and only comes out to feed or during courtship .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 4; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 7 - 8. Preopercular spine 1[4 - 13 (rarely 4 - 5)/0] 1.: elongated; Cross section: angular.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Simple-spined dragonet is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Simple-spined dragonet is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Simple-spined dragonet is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 2 - 40 m . Tropical; 16°N - 24°S Pacific Ocean: Philippines to the Marquesan and Tuamoto islands.
🌿 Ecology
small benthic invertebrates (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
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