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🌊 Marine Least Concern 🌡️ Subtropical

Palefin dragonet

Synchiropus goodenbeani Nakabo & Hartel, 1999
Max Length
18.4 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.6
Depth
47–396 m
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
35.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Palefin dragonet (Synchiropus goodenbeani) is a ray-finned fish of the family Callionymidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 18.4 cm. It occurs at depths between 47 and 396 metres. With a trophic level of 3.6, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Synchiropus goodenbeani
Authority
Nakabo & Hartel, 1999
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Subtropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
18.4 cm
Depth Range
47–396 m
Trophic Level
3.6
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
35.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Palefin dragonet is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Palefin dragonet is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Palefin dragonet is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Palefin dragonet is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal; depth range 47 - 396 m , usually 100 - 200 m . Subtropical; 43°N - 23°N south to off the Florida Peninsula, through the Straits of Florida, and along the coast of northern Gulf of Mexico.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.6±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00794 × L2.82 (TL)
Max TL
18.4cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2012

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
35.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.6
Predator
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Nakabo & Hartel, 1999

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Foetorepus goodenbeani Nakabo & Hartel 1999 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .

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