High-finned dragonet
📖 Overview
High-finned dragonet (Synchiropus rameus) 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 15 cm. It occurs at depths between 23 and 75 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. Head and body light grey, ventrally white, sides with small red blotches and streaks. First dorsal fin yellow or grey, with vertical yellow bars, white spots and streaks edged with black. Second dorsal fin light grey with horizontal yellow and white streaks on posterior half. Caudal fin with 2 wide, vertical, dark grey bars. Anal fin distally black. Preopercular spine with 4 to 11 small antrorse serrae on its dorsal margin and an antrorse spine at its base. First dorsal fin at least twice as high as second dorsal fin. Caudal fin in males without filaments (Ref 42832).: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for High-finned dragonet is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 23 - 75 m . Tropical Central Pacific: northwestern Australia and New Caledonia.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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