Simple-Spined Dragonet
Callionymus simplicicornis
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 2–40 m
- Max size: 6 cm
- For divers: safe
A small dragonet of sandy reef flats and lagoon bottoms down to about 40 metres, it spends most of its time buried in the sand. It surfaces only to pick off tiny benthic invertebrates or during courtship, when the males display.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Callionymiformes › Callionymidae › Callionymus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 273226.
FAQ
- How deep does the Simple-Spined Dragonet live?
- The Simple-Spined Dragonet (Callionymus simplicicornis) is typically found at 2–40 m.
- Is the Simple-Spined Dragonet dangerous to divers?
- The Simple-Spined Dragonet is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Simple-Spined Dragonet get?
- The Simple-Spined Dragonet grows to about 6 cm.