Spotted dragonet
📖 Overview
Spotted dragonet (Diplogrammus pauciradiatus), first described by Gill, 1865 is a small fish in the family Callionymidae (order Callionymiformes). Adults typically reach 5.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. It occurs in Subtropical waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.The species is important as a food fish, kept in the aquarium hobby, and considered a sustainable seafood option under current management. As a member of the Callionymidae, it shares life-history and morphological traits with its relatives in the group.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Spotted dragonet is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Spotted dragonet is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated. Subtropical; 37°N - 9°N North Carolina (USA), Bermuda, and the Bahamas to Colombia.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Spotted dragonet is an edible species."
- Clear, bright eyes — cloudy eyes indicate age
- Firm flesh that springs back when pressed
- Fresh ocean smell, never strong or ammonia-like
- Bright red or pink gills, not grey or brown
- Shiny, moist skin with scales tightly attached
- Cloudy or sunken eyes
- Strong fishy or ammonia odour
- Soft, mushy flesh that doesn't spring back
- Discoloured or dry flesh
⚡ Nutrition
Per 100g cooked - Source: USDA FoodData Central
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Protein | 19 g |
| Omega-3 (total) | 168 mg |
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Spotted dragonet has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.
🌿 Sustainability
🔬 Full Nutritional Profile
Per 100g - Raw, per 100g - Source: USDA FoodData Central templates (generic fish average)
📊 Population Dynamics
| Year | Region | Index | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| - | - | - |
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | spotted dragonet |
| 🇫🇷French | dragonnet à trois épines |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | dragoncillo moteado |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Callionymus bermudarum | Barbour | 1905 | Synonym |
| Callionymus bermudurum | Barbour | 1905 | Synonym |
| Callionymus calliurus | Eigenmann & Eigenmann | 1888 | Synonym |
| Callionymus dubiosus | Parr | 1930 | Synonym |
| Callionymus floridae | Fowler | 1941 | Synonym |
| Callionymus pauciradiatus | Gill | 1865 | Synonym |
| Chalinops pauciradiatus | Gill | 1865 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Spotted dragonet.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 10 records indexed .
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