Striped slope dragonet
📖 Overview
Striped slope dragonet (Centrodraco striatus), first described by Parin, 1982 is a small fish in the family Draconettidae (order Callionymiformes). Adults typically reach 9.40 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 225 to 340 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
Physical description for Striped slope dragonet is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Striped slope dragonet is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 225 - 340 m . Deep-water Southeast Pacific: known only from seamounts on the Nazca Ridge.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Mandarim-de-Nazca |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Draconetta nana | Parin | 1982 | Synonym |
| Draconetta striata | Parin | 1982 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 6 records indexed .
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