Goram dragonet
📖 Overview
Inhabits coastal bays and estuaries , over sand, mud, or dead coral rubble of lagoons and outer reef slopes. Feeds mainly on small benthic invertebrates. Usually buried in substrate. Occurs in small groups . May also be solitary .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 4; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 7. Unbranched infraorbital canal, very short upward and downward branches of lateral line. Anal fin dark with many darker spots . First dorsal spine is extended with a filament in males. This species has double series of small pearly spots along lower sides .
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Goram dragonet is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 5 - 40 m . Tropical; 30°N - 24°S north to southeastern China and the Ryukyu Islands, south to the Great Barrier Reef and Norfolk Island.
🌿 Ecology
small benthic invertebrates
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Callionymus goramensis | Bleeker | 1858 | Synonym |
| Diplogrammus goramemsis | Bleeker | 1858 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Goram dragonet.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .
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