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🌊 Marine 🌡️ Subtropical

Dainty dragonet

Draculo celetus Smith, 1963
Max Length
4.5 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.1
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Dainty dragonet (Draculo celetus) is a ray-finned fish. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 4.5 cm. With a trophic level of 3.1, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.

Scientific Name
Draculo celetus
Authority
Smith, 1963
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Subtropical
Body Shape
Elongated
Max Length
4.5 cm
Trophic Level
3.1
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Draculo
Draculo
Species
Dainty dragonet
Draculo celetus

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 1; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 0. Uniformly buff or darker in color, with black pigment spots .: elongated.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Dainty dragonet is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous 📦 Batch Spawner
Spawning Season
spring-summer
Spawn Location
Pelagic
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal. Subtropical South Africa.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.1±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00794 × L2.82 (TL)
Max TL
4.5cm
Dorsal Spines
1
Dorsal Rays
11

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.1
Predator
Body Shape
Elongated
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Smith, 1963

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