Ornate slope dragonet
📖 Overview
Ornate slope dragonet (Centrodraco ornatus), first described by Fourmanoir & Rivaton, 1979 is a fish in the family Draconettidae (order Callionymiformes). It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 300 to 360 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 with short ocellate lines and blotches. Each anal fin membrane with a dark spot (Ref 42912).: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Ornate slope dragonet is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 300 - 360 m . Deep-water widespread in the area.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇯🇵Japanese | オトヒメヌメリ |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Mandarim-escarlate · Mandarim-olhudo |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Draconetta ornata | Fourmanoir & Rivaton | 1979 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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