Orange-black dragonet
📖 Overview
Orange-black dragonet (Dactylopus kuiteri) 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 15 cm. It occurs at depths between 3 and 15 metres. With a trophic level of 3.3, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 4; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 8. 3 dorsal points on the preopercular spine, the male's first spine of the first dorsal fin longer than the second spine, no filaments in the first dorsal fin, black and orange first and second dorsal fins, and a white head and body with black-edged orange streaks on the head and anterior back .: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Orange-black dragonet is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 3 - 15 m . Tropical Central Pacific: Indonesia, Malaysia and Philippines.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Black-orange Dragonet · Kuiter’s Dragonet · Orange and Black Dragonet |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Mandarim-esbelto |
| 🇨🇳Chinese | 基氏指腳[魚銜] · 基氏指腳䲗 |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Synchiropus kuiteri | Fricke | 1992 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Orange-black dragonet.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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