Fin's Fish Guide
The Arrow dragonet (Callionymus sagitta) is a brackish-water fish of the family Callionymidae that grows up to 11 cm.
Description
The arrow dragonet is a small dragonet from the Indo-West Pacific, from the Arabian Peninsula to the Philippines, Vietnam and Cambodia. The species grows to about 11 cm and has a flattened body with a triangular, pointed head. As a bottom-dweller it lives along coasts, in estuaries and the lower courses of rivers, buried in sand and mud, and feeds on worms and plankton. The fish is harmless to humans and is assessed as Least Concern (LC) by the IUCN.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Arrow dragonet?
The Arrow dragonet has an elongate, eel-like body, is mainly brown and shows a marbled pattern. Flattened body with a triangular pointed head; buried bottom-dweller
Where does the Arrow dragonet live?
The Arrow dragonet lives in brackish water and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom. Indo-West Pacific
How big does the Arrow dragonet get?
The Arrow dragonet grows to a maximum of about 11 cm.
Is the Arrow dragonet dangerous to humans?
No, the Arrow dragonet is harmless to humans. This species is harmless to humans. No specific first aid is needed. Still handle the fish with care: mind the fin rays and the sharp edges of the gill cover, and rinse any scratch with clean water and cover it. For a dirty or deep wound check tetanus status.
Is the Arrow dragonet edible?
The Arrow dragonet is not usually eaten.
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Same genus Callionymus
More from the family Callionymidae
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