Saudi Arabian Dragonet
Diplogrammus paucispinis
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–8 m
- Max size: 3.9 cm
- For divers: safe
A dragonet of shallow water no deeper than about eight metres, it picks tiny prey from coral gravel and silty sand near reefs. Barely four centimetres long, it stays pressed to the bottom where its mottled colours blend with the sediment.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Callionymiformes › Callionymidae › Diplogrammus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 835174.
FAQ
- How deep does the Saudi Arabian Dragonet live?
- The Saudi Arabian Dragonet (Diplogrammus paucispinis) is typically found at 0–8 m.
- Is the Saudi Arabian Dragonet dangerous to divers?
- The Saudi Arabian Dragonet is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Saudi Arabian Dragonet get?
- The Saudi Arabian Dragonet grows to about 3.9 cm.