Madang Dragonet
Callionymus madangensis
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 30–40 m
- Max size: 1.9 cm
- For divers: safe
The Madang dragonet was collected on soft mud in the deeper lagoon off Madang, where it may live nowhere else. At barely two centimetres it is one of the smaller dragonets, creeping over the bottom rather than swimming in open water.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Callionymiformes › Callionymidae › Callionymus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 835172.
FAQ
- How deep does the Madang Dragonet live?
- The Madang Dragonet (Callionymus madangensis) is typically found at 30–40 m.
- Is the Madang Dragonet dangerous to divers?
- The Madang Dragonet is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Madang Dragonet get?
- The Madang Dragonet grows to about 1.9 cm.