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🌊 Marine Least Concern 🌡️ Temperate

Moyer's dragonet

Synchiropus moyeri Zaiser & Fricke, 1985
Max Length
7.5 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.3
Depth
3–30 m
Climate
Temperate
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
15.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
reef

📖 Overview

Inhabits coastal reef slopes, usually on rubble and sand near large coral formations . Found in small loose groups and usually a large male dominates sections of reef . Small groups occur with one adult male .

Scientific Name
Synchiropus moyeri
Authority
Zaiser & Fricke, 1985
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Temperate
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
7.5 cm
Depth Range
3–30 m
Trophic Level
3.3
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
15.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 4; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8 - 10; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 7 - 8; Vertebrae: 20 - 21. : fusiform / normal.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Moyer's dragonet is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Moyer's dragonet is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Moyer's dragonet is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; reef-associated; depth range 3 - 30 m , usually 3 - 30 m . Temperate widespread in the area.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 🪸 Reef Associated
Trophic Level
3.3±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00955 × L2.95 (TL)
Max TL
7.5cm
Dorsal Spines
4
Dorsal Rays
9
Anal Rays
8
Vertebrae
21

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2022

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
15.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.3
Predator
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
Climate Zone
Temperate
Described By
Zaiser & Fricke, 1985

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