Western Australian bigeye dragonet
📖 Overview
Western Australian bigeye dragonet (Synchiropus grandoculis), first described by Fricke, 2000 is a fish in the family Callionymidae (order Callionymiformes). 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. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.The species is kept in the aquarium hobby. Care requirements and behaviour align broadly with other Callionymidae kept in the hobby.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Western Australian bigeye dragonet is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Western Australian bigeye dragonet is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range ? - 353 m . Deep-water Indian Ocean: Western Australia.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foetorepus grandoculis | Fricke | 2000 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Western Australian bigeye dragonet.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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