Japanese Dragonet
Neosynchiropus ijimae
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 10–20 m
- Max size: 10 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A small dragonet that creeps over algae covered rocks and boulders on coral and rocky reefs. Like other dragonets it lacks scales and instead carries protective slime, growing to only about 10 centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Callionymiformes › Callionymidae › Neosynchiropus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 1017278.
FAQ
- How deep does the Japanese Dragonet live?
- The Japanese Dragonet (Neosynchiropus ijimae) is typically found at 10–20 m.
- Is the Japanese Dragonet dangerous to divers?
- The Japanese Dragonet is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Japanese Dragonet get?
- The Japanese Dragonet grows to about 10 cm.