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🌊 Marine 🌡️ Tropical

Tethys dragonet

Callionymus tethys Fricke, 1993
Max Length
8.6 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
10–55 m
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
22.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Tethys dragonet (Callionymus tethys) 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 10 and 55 metres. With a trophic level of 3.2, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.

Scientific Name
Callionymus tethys
Authority
Fricke, 1993
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
Max Length
8.6 cm
Depth Range
10–55 m
Trophic Level
3.2
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
22.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Tethys dragonet is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Tethys dragonet is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Tethys dragonet is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Tethys dragonet is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal; depth range 10 - 55 m . Tropical Central Pacific.

🌿 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

📊 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, 1993

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Language Common Names
🇬🇧English Tethys dragonet

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