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🌊 Marine 🌡️ Deep-water

Queensland bigeye dragonet

Synchiropus australis Nakabo & McKay, 1989
Max Length
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
3.4
Depth
Climate
Deep-water
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
20.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone
deep-water

📖 Overview

Queensland bigeye dragonet (Synchiropus australis) is a ray-finned fish of the family Callionymidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in deep-water environments. With a trophic level of 3.4, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.

Scientific Name
Synchiropus australis
Authority
Nakabo & McKay, 1989
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Deep-water
Trophic Level
3.4
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
20.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Queensland bigeye dragonet is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Queensland bigeye dragonet is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Queensland bigeye dragonet is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Queensland bigeye dragonet is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; bathydemersal; depth range ? - 380 m . Deep-water Central Pacific.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 🌑 Deep Water
Trophic Level
3.4±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

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

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
20.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.4
Predator
Climate Zone
Deep-water
Described By
Nakabo & McKay, 1989

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Foetorepus australis Nakabo & McKay 1989 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 1 records indexed .

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