Australian filamentous dragonet

📖 Overview

Australian filamentous dragonet (Callionymus sublaevis) 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 14.3 cm. It occurs at depths between 5 and 38 metres. With a trophic level of 3.3, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. Valued as a sport fish.

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 4; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9; Anal soft rays: 9. Body brown above, closely speckled with whitish spots, whitish below. First dorsal fin in males light, spines with faint dark spots. In females distally dusky. Second dorsal fin, caudal fin, pectoral and pelvic fins with darker spots. Anal fin with a broad dusky margin. First and second spine of first dorsal fin with filaments of equal length, at least 2 times longer than first ray of second dorsal fin. Third and fourth spines of first dorsal fin not filamentous (Ref 42832).: elongated.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Australian filamentous dragonet is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Australian filamentous dragonet is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Australian filamentous dragonet is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal; depth range 5 - 38 m . Tropical Southwest Pacific.

🌿 Ecology

📐 Morphometrics

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Scientific Synonyms

🐠 Related Species

🔍 Similar Species

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

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

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