Ladd's Dragonet
Synchiropus laddi
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 1–15 m
- Max size: 3 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
Ladd's dragonet picks its way over sandy patches of lagoon and seaward reefs, often in small groups among low green weed to about fifteen metres. At only three centimetres it preys on tiny bottom invertebrates and is easy to miss.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Callionymiformes › Callionymidae › Synchiropus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 273248.
FAQ
- How deep does the Ladd's Dragonet live?
- The Ladd's Dragonet (Synchiropus laddi) is typically found at 1–15 m.
- Is the Ladd's Dragonet dangerous to divers?
- The Ladd's Dragonet is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Ladd's Dragonet get?
- The Ladd's Dragonet grows to about 3 cm.