Japanese fold dragonet
📖 Overview
Japanese fold dragonet (Diplogrammus xenicus), first described by Jordan & Thompson, 1914 is a small fish in the family Callionymidae (order Callionymiformes). Adults typically reach 8.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 9 to 27 metres. 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 kept in the aquarium hobby. Care requirements and behaviour align broadly with other Callionymidae kept in the hobby.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Japanese fold dragonet is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Japanese fold dragonet is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 9 - 27 m . Subtropical west and east coasts of Australia around 30°S (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Japanese Fold Dragonet · Northern Dragonet |
| 🇯🇵Japanese | Kobunumeri · コブヌメリ |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Mandarim-de-Sagami |
| 🇨🇳Chinese | 暗帶雙線䲗 · 暗帶雙線 · 狗圻 · 老鼠 · 雙線䲗（暗帶雙線䲗） |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calymmichthys xenicus | Jordan & Thompson | 1914 | Synonym |
| Dactylopus xenicus | Jordan & Thompson | 1914 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Japanese fold dragonet.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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