Ladd's dragonet
📖 Overview
Occurs in sandy areas of lagoon and seaward reefs . Occurs in small groups among algae or low green weeds to about 15 m depth . Feeds on small benthic invertebrates . Minimum depth of 1 m reported from Ref. 90102.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 4; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 8. Preopercular spine 0[2/0]1.: fusiform / normal; Cross section: angular.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Ladd's dragonet is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 1 - 15 m . Tropical; 19°N - 24°S Pacific Ocean: Philippines, Palau, Marshall Islands, and Tuamoto Islands.
🌿 Ecology
small benthic invertebrates (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Ladd's dragonet.
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