Ladder dragonet
📖 Overview
Ladder dragonet (Paracallionymus costatus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Callionymidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in deep-water environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 15 cm. It occurs at depths between 37 and 457 metres. With a trophic level of 3, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 4; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9 - 10; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 9. Live specimens yellow in color; females with black spinous dorsal fin .
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Ladder dragonet is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 37 - 457 m . Deep-water Southeast Atlantic and Western Indian Ocean: Luderitz Bay, Namibia to Inhaca, Mozambique.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | ladder dragonet |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Прибрежная ложная рыба-лира |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 5 records indexed .
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