Morrison's dragonet (Synchiropus morrisoni)

Scientific name: Synchiropus morrisoni Schultz, 1960

The Morrison's dragonet (Synchiropus morrisoni) is a marine fish of the family Callionymidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 24–26°C (75–79°F). Native range: Western Pacific, Japan to Australia and eastward to Samoa and Tonga.

Morrison's dragonet care at a glance

Temperature: 24–26°C (75–79°F)

Biology

Dorsal spines (total): 4; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 7. Body with numerous round spots. Males identified by striped dorsal fin.

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Species facts

Scientific name: Synchiropus morrisoni
Family: Callionymidae (Dragonets)
Order: Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 7.0
Depth range: 12–33 m (39–108 ft)
Environment: Marine; reef-associated; depth range 12 - 33 m, usually 12 - 33 m
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: Western Pacific: Japan to Australia and eastward to Samoa and Tonga.
Conservation status (IUCN): Not Evaluated
Threat to humans: Harmless
Uses: Aquarium: commercial; bait: occasionally
Resilience: High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)