Highfin bigeye dragonet
📖 Overview
Highfin bigeye dragonet (Synchiropus altivelis) is a ray-finned fish of the family Callionymidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic, deep-water environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 17 cm. It occurs at depths between 70 and 600 metres. With a trophic level of 3.6, it is a mid-level predator. Commercially fished and consumed as food.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 4; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 7. First dorsal spine elongate and filamentous. First dorsal ray elongate in the male but not in the female. Five median caudal rays filamentous in the male. First dorsal fin with a large dark mark which becomes faint with growth. Second dorsal fin yellow with many pinkish oblique lines. Attains 18 cm SL.: fusiform / normal; Cross section: circular.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Highfin bigeye dragonet is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; brackish; demersal; depth range 70 - 600 m . Deep-water; 35°N - 22°S, 55°E - 168°E South China Sea (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Highfin bigeye dragonet is an edible species."
- Clear, bright eyes — cloudy eyes indicate age
- Firm flesh that springs back when pressed
- Fresh ocean smell, never strong or ammonia-like
- Bright red or pink gills, not grey or brown
- Shiny, moist skin with scales tightly attached
- Cloudy or sunken eyes
- Strong fishy or ammonia odour
- Soft, mushy flesh that doesn't spring back
- Discoloured or dry flesh
⚡ Nutrition
Detailed nutritional data for Highfin bigeye dragonet is currently being compiled from USDA FoodData Central.
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Highfin bigeye dragonet has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.
🌿 Sustainability
🔬 Full Nutritional Profile
Per 100g - Raw, per 100g - Source: USDA FoodData Central templates (generic fish average)
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Highfin bigeye dragonet · Red dragonet |
| 🇯🇵Japanese | ベニテグリ |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Высокоплавниковая мандаринка |
| 🇨🇳Chinese | 狗圻 · 紅連鰭 · 老鼠 |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Callionymus altivelis | Temminck & Schlegel | 1845 | Synonym |
| Foetorepus altivelis | Temminck & Schlegel | 1845 | Synonym |
| Foetorepus altivelus | Temminck & Schlegel | 1845 | Synonym |
| Synchirops altivelis | Temminck & Schlegel | 1845 | Synonym |
| Synchiropus altevelis | Temminck & Schlegel | 1845 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 4 records indexed .
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