Simple-spined dragonet (Callionymus simplicicornis) fish species and information / pictures of Simple-spined dragonet - Callionymus simplicicornis

Simple-spined dragonet (Callionymus simplicicornis) fish species information

Scientific Name
Callionymus simplicicornis

Common Name
Simple-spined dragonet

Biology
Dorsal spines (total): 4; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 7 - 8. Preopercular spine 1[4 - 13 (rarely 4 - 5)/0] 1.

Classification

Classified By
Valenciennes, 1837
Class
Ray-finned fishes (Actinopterygii)
Order
Perch-like fish (Perciformes)
Family
Dragonets (Callionymidae)

Distribution

Region
Pacific Ocean
Distribution
Pacific Ocean: Philippines to the Marquesan and Tuamoto islands.
Range
16°N - 24°S

Environment

Climate
Tropical
Water Temperature From
Unknown °C
Water Temperature To
Unknown °C
Depth From - meters
Unknown m
Depth To - meters
40 m
Zone
reef-associated
Environment
Marine; reef-associated; depth range ? - 40 m (Ref. 9710)
Trophic Level
3.14 s.e. 0.38 Based on size and trophs of closest relatives
Occurs in Marine / Salt water
True
Occurs in Brackish water
False
Occurs in Fresh Water
False
Occurs on Reefs
True
Is kept in Aquariums
False

Physical Size and Genetics

Maximum Length
5.0 cm
Common Length
Unknown cm
Phylogenetic Diversity Index
PD50 = 0.5000 many relatives (e.g. carps) 0.5 - 2.0 few relatives (e.g. lungfishes)

Human Uses and Population

Human Uses
Unknown
Vulnerability
Low vulnerability (10 of 100)
Resilience
High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)
Threat To Humans
  Harmless
IUCN Red List Status
  Not Evaluated