Circled Dragonet
Synchiropus circularis
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 2–35 m
- Max size: 2.3 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A tiny dragonet just a couple of centimetres long, it creeps over sand and rubble bottoms on seaward reefs between about 2 and 35 metres. Like others in its family it has no scales and relies on cryptic colouring to stay unseen on the seabed.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Callionymiformes › Callionymidae › Synchiropus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 273240.
FAQ
- How deep does the Circled Dragonet live?
- The Circled Dragonet (Synchiropus circularis) is typically found at 2–35 m.
- Is the Circled Dragonet dangerous to divers?
- The Circled Dragonet is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Circled Dragonet get?
- The Circled Dragonet grows to about 2.3 cm.