Kiyo's Dragonet
Synchiropus kiyoae
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 5–14 m
- Max size: 2 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A dragonet barely two centimetres long, it rests on bottoms of coarse sand, broken shell and volcanic gravel. It creeps along the seabed in shallow water, picking through the grit for tiny prey.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Callionymiformes › Callionymidae › Synchiropus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 302277.
FAQ
- How deep does the Kiyo's Dragonet live?
- The Kiyo's Dragonet (Synchiropus kiyoae) is typically found at 5–14 m.
- Is the Kiyo's Dragonet dangerous to divers?
- The Kiyo's Dragonet is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Kiyo's Dragonet get?
- The Kiyo's Dragonet grows to about 2 cm.