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🌊 Marine 🌡️ Temperate

Wonder dragonet

Draculo mirabilis Snyder, 1911
Max Length
6 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
Climate
Temperate
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
12.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Wonder dragonet (Draculo mirabilis) is a ray-finned fish. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 6 cm. With a trophic level of 3.2, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.

Scientific Name
Draculo mirabilis
Authority
Snyder, 1911
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Temperate
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
Max Length
6 cm
Trophic Level
3.2
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
12.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Draculo
Draculo
Species
Wonder dragonet
Draculo mirabilis

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12 - 14; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 12 - 14. Body elongate. First dorsal fin absent. Caudal peduncle compressed. Attains 5 cm SL.: fusiform / normal; Cross section: compressed.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Wonder dragonet is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Wonder dragonet is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Wonder dragonet is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal. Temperate Northwest Pacific: northern Japan, the Yellow Sea, and the Gulf of Po-Hai.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.2±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00955 × L2.95 (TL)
Max TL
6cm
Dorsal Rays
13
Anal Rays
13

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
12.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.2
Predator
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
Climate Zone
Temperate
Described By
Snyder, 1911

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