Deland's dragonet
📖 Overview
Deland's dragonet (Synchiropus delandi), first described by Fowler, 1943 is a medium-sized fish in the family Callionymidae (order Callionymiformes). Adults typically reach 15.70 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.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Deland's dragonet is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Deland's dragonet is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range ? - 476 m . Deep-water Central Pacific: Indonesia.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Mandarim-filipino |
| 🇨🇳Chinese | 戴氏連鰭 · 狗圻 · 老鼠 |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foetorepus delandi | Fowler | 1943 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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