Pygmy Dragonet
Diplogrammus pygmaeus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 14–17 m
- Max size: 3.7 cm
- For divers: safe
A tiny dragonet collected from rubble at the foot of reef drop offs, between about fourteen and seventeen metres. At only four centimetres it is easily overlooked, blending into the coarse seabed it crawls across.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Callionymiformes › Callionymidae › Diplogrammus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 276336.
FAQ
- How deep does the Pygmy Dragonet live?
- The Pygmy Dragonet (Diplogrammus pygmaeus) is typically found at 14–17 m.
- Is the Pygmy Dragonet dangerous to divers?
- The Pygmy Dragonet is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Pygmy Dragonet get?
- The Pygmy Dragonet grows to about 3.7 cm.