Circled dragonet
📖 Overview
Found on seaward reefs of Guam and Tinian, to a depth of 8 m . Inhabits sand-rubble bottoms 2-35 m deep .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 4; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 7 - 8. Preopercular spine 0[1/0]1.: fusiform / normal; Cross section: angular.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Circled dragonet is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 2 - 35 m . Tropical; 16°N - 13°N
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Circled dragonet.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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