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🌊 Marine 🌡️ Deep-water

Ornate slope dragonet

Centrodraco ornatus Fourmanoir & Rivaton, 1979
Max Length
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
3.3
Depth
300–360 m
Climate
Deep-water
Resilience
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone
deep-water

📖 Overview

Overview information for Ornate slope dragonet is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Centrodraco ornatus
Authority
Fourmanoir & Rivaton, 1979
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Deep-water
Body Shape
Elongated
Depth Range
300–360 m
Trophic Level
3.3
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🔬 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

Diet information for Ornate slope dragonet is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Ornate slope dragonet is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 300 - 360 m . Deep-water widespread in the area.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 🌑 Deep Water
Trophic Level
3.3±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00389 × L3.12 (TL)
Dorsal Spines
3
Dorsal Rays
14
Anal Rays
14

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.3
Predator
Body Shape
Elongated
Climate Zone
Deep-water
Described By
Fourmanoir & Rivaton, 1979

🌐 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

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 1 records indexed .

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