Izu Dragonet
Callionymus izuensis
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 16–18 m
- Max size: 9 cm
- For divers: safe
A small Japanese dragonet, it rests on coarse sand scattered with broken shell and coral rubble. Reaching about 9 centimetres, it keeps to the bottom in shallow water around the Izu region where it was first described.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Callionymiformes › Callionymidae › Callionymus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 1011065.
FAQ
- How deep does the Izu Dragonet live?
- The Izu Dragonet (Callionymus izuensis) is typically found at 16–18 m.
- Is the Izu Dragonet dangerous to divers?
- The Izu Dragonet is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Izu Dragonet get?
- The Izu Dragonet grows to about 9 cm.