Delicate Dragonet
Callionymus delicatulus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 1–28 m
- Max size: 6.7 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A tiny dragonet of sandy and muddy lagoon floors, this fish rests flush against the bottom where its mottled skin blends in. It lives in shallow reef sheltered water from about one to 28 metres and grows to only seven centimetres. Like other dragonets, males display with a tall first dorsal fin.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Callionymiformes › Callionymidae › Callionymus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 219771.
FAQ
- How deep does the Delicate Dragonet live?
- The Delicate Dragonet (Callionymus delicatulus) is typically found at 1–28 m.
- Is the Delicate Dragonet dangerous to divers?
- The Delicate Dragonet is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Delicate Dragonet get?
- The Delicate Dragonet grows to about 6.7 cm.