Starry Dragonet
Synchiropus stellatus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 5–40 m
- Max size: 7.5 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A tiny dragonet barely the length of a thumb, it creeps over rubble and algae covered rock on sheltered coastal reefs. Like others in its family the male displays with a tall sail of a dorsal fin to win mates over the bottom.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Callionymiformes › Callionymidae › Synchiropus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 219787.
FAQ
- How deep does the Starry Dragonet live?
- The Starry Dragonet (Synchiropus stellatus) is typically found at 5–40 m.
- Is the Starry Dragonet dangerous to divers?
- The Starry Dragonet is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Starry Dragonet get?
- The Starry Dragonet grows to about 7.5 cm.