Fin's Fish Guide
The Common dragonet (Callionymus enneactis) is a brackish-water fish of the family Callionymidae that grows up to 8 cm.
Description
The mangrove dragonet is a small dragonet from the Indo-West Pacific. The species grows to about 8 cm and has a flattened, brown-mottled body with a flat head and high-set eyes, well suited to life on the bottom. On the gill cover it bears a strong spine. As a bottom-dweller it lives in shallow coastal, estuarine and mangrove water and searches for small crustaceans and worms. The fish is harmless to humans and has no commercial value. The IUCN has not evaluated the species.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Common dragonet?
The Common dragonet has an elongate, eel-like body, is mainly brown and shows a spots pattern. Flattened head with high-set eyes and an opercular spine; bottom fish
Where does the Common dragonet live?
The Common dragonet lives in brackish water and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground. Indo-West Pacific
How big does the Common dragonet get?
The Common dragonet grows to a maximum of about 8 cm.
Is the Common dragonet dangerous to humans?
No, the Common 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 Common dragonet edible?
The Common dragonet is not usually eaten.
Want the complete picture on the Common dragonet?
Point your camera at the fish and Fin names the species in seconds. Free, and the Common dragonet is one of 12,519 species in the app.
All data
Identification
Appearance
Habitat & distribution
Behaviour & biology
For anglers
Safety
Status & sources
Same genus Callionymus
More from the family Callionymidae
Want the complete picture on the Common dragonet?
Point your camera at the fish and Fin names the species in seconds. Free, and the Common dragonet is one of 12,519 species in the app.