Western Australian slope dragonet
📖 Overview
Western Australian slope dragonet (Centrodraco insolitus), first described by McKay, 1971 is a small fish in the family Draconettidae (order Callionymiformes). Adults typically reach 10.40 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 317 to 350 metres. It occurs in Deep-water waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 3; Dorsal soft rays (total): 13 - 15; Anal soft rays: 13 - 14. Body pale, with dusky spots in 2 groups (Ref 42912).: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Western Australian slope dragonet is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 317 - 350 m . Deep-water known only from off northwestern Australia.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Uncommon Dragonet |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Mandarim-desbotado |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .
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