Small Ruddertail Dragonet

Callionymus brevianalis

Small Ruddertail Dragonet

This dragonet lives near mangroves and reefs on sandy or silty mud bottoms, ranging from the shoreline down to about forty metres. It is a slender, bottom dwelling fish of only a couple of centimetres.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Callionymiformes › Callionymidae › Callionymus

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 302217.

FAQ

How deep does the Small Ruddertail Dragonet live?
The Small Ruddertail Dragonet (Callionymus brevianalis) is typically found at 0–42 m.
Is the Small Ruddertail Dragonet dangerous to divers?
The Small Ruddertail Dragonet is harmless to divers.
How big does the Small Ruddertail Dragonet get?
The Small Ruddertail Dragonet grows to about 2.1 cm.