Rosy Dragonet
Synchiropus rosulentus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 5–24 m
- Max size: 2.2 cm
- For divers: safe
The rosy dragonet is a tiny, ornately patterned fish barely two centimetres long, gleaned from sand and rubble next to reefs and rocky ground. It creeps along the bottom on stout fins rather than swimming in open water.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Callionymiformes › Callionymidae › Synchiropus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 273261.
FAQ
- How deep does the Rosy Dragonet live?
- The Rosy Dragonet (Synchiropus rosulentus) is typically found at 5–24 m.
- Is the Rosy Dragonet dangerous to divers?
- The Rosy Dragonet is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Rosy Dragonet get?
- The Rosy Dragonet grows to about 2.2 cm.