Antler Dragonet
Synchiropus atrilabiatus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 12–232 m
- Max size: 16.7 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A small dragonet of sand, mud and coral rubble, this fish lives from shallow water down to more than two hundred metres and pecks at tiny invertebrates on the bottom. Divers sometimes spot it in sandy patches among coral or rocky reef.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Callionymiformes › Callionymidae › Synchiropus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 273238.
FAQ
- How deep does the Antler Dragonet live?
- The Antler Dragonet (Synchiropus atrilabiatus) is typically found at 12–232 m.
- Is the Antler Dragonet dangerous to divers?
- The Antler Dragonet is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Antler Dragonet get?
- The Antler Dragonet grows to about 16.7 cm.