Meteor dragonet
📖 Overview
Meteor dragonet (Protogrammus sousai), first described by Maul, 1972 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. It occurs in Deep-water 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 Data Deficient.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 Meteor dragonet is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Meteor dragonet is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range ? - 320 m . Deep-water
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Meteor Dragonet |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Mandarim-meteoro |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Протограмма |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Meteor dragonet.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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