Ornamented Dragonet
Callionymus comptus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 3–28 m
- Max size: 3 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: VU
A tiny dragonet, barely three centimetres long, that lives flat against sand near outer ocean reefs. Males of this family carry tall sail like dorsal fins they raise in display, and the fish creeps along the bottom rather than swimming up into open water.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Callionymiformes › Callionymidae › Callionymus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 273171.
FAQ
- How deep does the Ornamented Dragonet live?
- The Ornamented Dragonet (Callionymus comptus) is typically found at 3–28 m.
- Is the Ornamented Dragonet dangerous to divers?
- The Ornamented Dragonet is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Ornamented Dragonet get?
- The Ornamented Dragonet grows to about 3 cm.