Kanmu dragonet
📖 Overview
Kanmu dragonet (Synchiropus kanmuensis) is a ray-finned fish of the family Callionymidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in deep-water environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 14.2 cm. It occurs at depths between 355 and 498 metres. With a trophic level of 3.5, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 4; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8; Anal soft rays: 7; Vertebrae: 21. Eye very large, 2.5 in HL; first dorsal spine not filamentous; first dorsal ray not elongate in the male; posterior tip of preopercular spine strongly curved upward; tips of pelvic fin rays thick; body nearly creamy white, with less distinct marbled brown marks in preserved specimens; first dorsal fin almost transparent in preserved specimens .: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Kanmu dragonet is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 355 - 498 m . Deep-water Northwest Pacific: Kanmu Seamount of the Emperor Seamount Chain.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Mandarim-eremita |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foetorepus kanmuensis | Nakabo, Yamamoto & Chen | 1983 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 3 records indexed .
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