Long-Tail Dragonet
Callionymus neptunius
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 3–37 m
- Max size: 13 cm
- For divers: safe
This little dragonet works sandy estuaries and open sand bottoms in small groups, propping itself on broad pectoral fins as it picks through the grains. Males grow noticeably larger than the much smaller females. It lives in shallow water down to about 37 metres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Callionymiformes › Callionymidae › Callionymus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 273209.
FAQ
- How deep does the Long-Tail Dragonet live?
- The Long-Tail Dragonet (Callionymus neptunius) is typically found at 3–37 m.
- Is the Long-Tail Dragonet dangerous to divers?
- The Long-Tail Dragonet is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Long-Tail Dragonet get?
- The Long-Tail Dragonet grows to about 13 cm.