River Dragonet
Callionymus fluviatilis
- Group: Other
- Max size: 7 cm
- For divers: safe
Unusually for a dragonet, this small fish lives on the bottom of the lower reaches of rivers rather than the sea. It grows to about seven centimetres and grubs through the sediment for worms, zooplankton and even drifting phytoplankton.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Callionymiformes › Callionymidae › Callionymus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 273181.
FAQ
- Is the River Dragonet dangerous to divers?
- The River Dragonet is harmless to divers.
- How big does the River Dragonet get?
- The River Dragonet grows to about 7 cm.