Scooter Dragonet
Description
of the Scooter Dragonet
The Scooter Dragonet is also known as the Ocellated Dragonet or
Scooter Blenny. The male of the species tends to be larger in
size and has a more extended dorsal fin. The scooter dragonet is
a bottom feeder and can be found sifting through the sand for
its food, they are not considered ideal for the beginner as they
can be difficult to feed prefering live food.
Profile of
the Scooter Dragonet
This
Profile contains interesting facts and information about the
Scooter Dragonet species.
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Size: Up to 8cm
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Fish Tank
conditions:
PH 8.1 to 8.4. Temp: 24 to 28 Degrees
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Diet / Feeding:
Prefer frozen food particularly Brine Shrimp
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Temperament:
Peaceful
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Behaviour: Good
Community Fish
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Range: Western
Pacific Ocean
Scientific
Classification of the Scooter Dragonet
Definition: Scientific
classification, or biological classification, is how biologists
group and categorize species of organisms with shared physical
characteristics. Scientific classification belongs to the
science of taxonomy.
Interesting Facts and Information -
How do you identify
the sex of a Scooter Dragonet?
The males and females of many fish species have different colors
or different shaped bodies. But there are also other fish
species where there is no visible difference. Its sometimes
tricky being an ichthyologist!
Interesting Facts and Information - Why are Scooter Dragonet slimy?
Scooter Dragonet secrete a type of mucus, or slime, from their skin.
This slime provides protection against parasites and infections
and helps the Scooter Dragonet to move through
the water faster. Some fish species also release
toxins in their slime which ward off enemy attacks. Other fish
species use their slime to feed their young.
Interesting Facts and Information -
Why do Scooter Dragonet have gills?
Gills enable the Scooter Dragonet to breathe. Gills consist of thin
sheets of tissue containing blood vessels. As water passes over
the gills oxygen is absorbed into the blood stream Carbon
dioxide passes out into the water. The gills are protected by a
large bony plate called an operculum. Some fish species however
have lungs and breathe air.
Interesting Facts and Information -
Why do the Scooter Dragonet have fins?
A fin is an external appendage or "limb" of a fish. Fins are
used for directing, stabilizing, or propelling the different
fish species in water. Numbers of fins vary between fish
species, but there are usually seven. Each of the fins on a fish
are designed to perform a specific function:
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Dorsal fins - The
dorsal fin is located on the backs of fishes. The Scooter Dragonet
has Dorsal fins to lend stability in swimming.
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Ventral fins. The
ventral fin is located on the pelvic area of fishes. The
Scooter Dragonet
has Ventral fins to lend stability in swimming.
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Caudal fins. The
Caudal fin is located on the tail area of fishes. The Scooter Dragonet
has Caudal fins to propel through the water.
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Pectoral fins. The
Pectoral fin is located on the breast area of fishes. The
Scooter Dragonet
has Pectoral fins to for locomotion and side to
side movement
Interesting Facts and Information about
Scooter Dragonet
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