sailfin dragonet
| Scientific name | Callionymus pusillus |
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| Descriptor | Delaroche |
| Year of description | 1809 |
| IUCN category | LC |
| Family | Callionymidae |
| Genus | Callionymus |
Introduction
Callionymus pusillus, commonly known as sailfin dragonet, is a salt water fish from the Mediterranean Sea.
Who is it?
Morphology
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Average size10 cm
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Maximum size14 cm
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Mimicrysand
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Average size10 cm
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Maximum size14 cm
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Mimicrysand
How to recognize the sailfin dragonet ?
The sailfin dragonet measures between 10 and 14 cm. This fish is unicolore with a predominantly beige body.
Behaviour & Life cycle
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dietcarnivorous
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Sociabilitysolitary
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territorialYes
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Way of livingdiurnal
The sailfin dragonet is a fish solitary naturally found on the bottom. This species is carnivorous .
This species is territorial and does not appreciate the presence of intruders nearby, especially animals with similar behavior. However, the sailfin dragonet has little concern for non-territorial animals.
Reproduction
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Reproductionovipare qui pond en eau libre
The sailfin dragonet is a fish ovipare qui pond en eau libre.
Harmless species
This species does not represent any particular threats to humans when encountered in its natural environment.
Where to find it?
What is its habitat?
Natural environment characteristics
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Depth0 - 100 m
Biotope presentation
The sailfin dragonet is most often found at a depth between 0m and 100m. However, it is not impossible to find this species at other depths.
Fishkeeping
Not recommended
We do not recommend keeping this species in an aquarium. It has unpredictable needs which, if not met, generate significant stress, potentially leading to a shorter life expectancy, an interruption of its growth or the development of pathogens.
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