Lancer dragonet (Callionymus bairdi)

Scientific name: Callionymus bairdi Jordan, 1888

The Lancer dragonet (Callionymus bairdi) is a marine fish of the family Callionymidae. Native range: Western Atlantic, Canada to Bermuda, southern Florida (USA), and the Bahamas to northern South America.

Biology

Dorsal spines (total): 4; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 8. Preopercular spine has 3 or more teeth on top and 1 forward-projecting spine on bottom. Males have an elevated first dorsal fin.

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Species facts

Scientific name: Callionymus bairdi
Family: Callionymidae (Dragonets)
Order: Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 11.4
Depth range: 1–91 m (3–299 ft)
Environment: Marine; reef-associated; oceanodromous; depth range 1 - 91 m
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: Western Atlantic: Canada to Bermuda, southern Florida (USA), and the Bahamas to northern South America.
Threat to humans: Harmless
Uses: Aquarium: commercial
Resilience: High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)