Biology:Synchiropus zamboangana

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Synchiropus zamboangana
Scientific classification edit
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Callionymiformes
Family: Callionymidae
Genus: Synchiropus
Species:
S. zamboangana
Binomial name
Synchiropus zamboangana
Seale, 1910
Synonyms

Synchiropus zamboanganus Seale, 1910

Synchiropus zamboangana, the Zamboangan dragonet, is a species of ray-finned fish within the family Callionymidae.[1] The species is believed to be native to the Philippines ,[2] as only 2 specimens have been caught off Zamboanga in 1909.[3] Due to it only having 2 specimens little is known about its population or habitat, but its assumed to live alongside continental shelves in deep waters inhabiting sandy and muddy substrate, similar to members of its genus. It has been classified as 'Data deficient' by the IUCN Red List as little is known about its ecology, population and potential threats.

References

  • Fricke, R., 1982. Nominal genera and species of dragonets (Teleostei: Callionymidae, Draconettidae). Ann. Mus. Civ. Stor. Nat. Genova 84:53-92.


Wikidata ☰ Q2946768 entry