Dragonet
Callionymus lyra
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 1–440 m
- Max size: 30.5 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A bottom dwelling fish of sand and mud, the dragonet sifts the sediment for worms and small crustaceans. In the breeding season the male unfurls a tall, flag like fin and performs an elaborate courtship, rising through the water with a chosen female to spawn.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Callionymiformes › Callionymidae › Callionymus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 126792.
FAQ
- How deep does the Dragonet live?
- The Dragonet (Callionymus lyra) is typically found at 1–440 m.
- Is the Dragonet dangerous to divers?
- The Dragonet is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Dragonet get?
- The Dragonet grows to about 30.5 cm.