Ocellated dragonet (Synchiropus ocellatus)

Scientific name: Synchiropus ocellatus Pallas, 1770

The Ocellated dragonet (Synchiropus ocellatus) is a marine fish of the family Callionymidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 24–26°C (75–79°F). Native range: Pacific Ocean, southern Japan to the Marquesan Islands.

Ocellated dragonet care at a glance

Temperature
24–26°C (75–79°F)

Biology

Dorsal spines (total): 4; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8-10; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 7 - 9. Identified by starry pattern on body and males by dorsal fin.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Synchiropus ocellatus
Family
Callionymidae (Dragonets)
Order
Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
8.0
Depth range
1–30 m (3–98 ft)
Environment
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 1 - 30 m, usually 1 - 30 m
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
Pacific Ocean: southern Japan to the Marquesan Islands.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Harmless
Uses
Aquarium: commercial
Resilience
High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)

Sources

Taxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

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