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🌊 Marine Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Shango dragonet

Draculo shango Davis & Robins, 1966
Max Length
2.5 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3
Depth
0–3 m
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Shango dragonet (Draculo shango) is a ray-finned fish. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 2.5 cm. It occurs at depths between 0 and 3 metres. With a trophic level of 3, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Draculo shango
Authority
Davis & Robins, 1966
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
2.5 cm
Depth Range
0–3 m
Trophic Level
3
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Draculo
Draculo
Species
Shango dragonet
Draculo shango

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Shango dragonet is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Shango 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; depth range 0 - 3 m . Tropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00794 × L2.82 (TL)
Max TL
2.5cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2013

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Davis & Robins, 1966

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