Risso's Dragonet
Callionymus risso
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 15–150 m
- Max size: 18.2 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
On sandy coastal bottoms this dragonet picks through the sediment for worms and small crustaceans. It lives in shallow water down to roughly 150 metres, and like other dragonets it scatters its eggs and larvae into open water to drift.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Callionymiformes › Callionymidae › Callionymus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 126796.
FAQ
- How deep does the Risso's Dragonet live?
- The Risso's Dragonet (Callionymus risso) is typically found at 15–150 m.
- Is the Risso's Dragonet dangerous to divers?
- The Risso's Dragonet is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Risso's Dragonet get?
- The Risso's Dragonet grows to about 18.2 cm.