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The Horn dragonet (Callionymus curvicornis) is a fish that lives in both fresh and salt water of the family Callionymidae that grows up to 20 cm.
Description
The horn dragonet is a dragonet (Callionymidae) from the northwestern Pacific. The species has a flattened head and an elongate, sand-coloured, mottled body; males have a conspicuously curved spine on the gill cover, to which the name refers, and a high dorsal fin. It inhabits shallow sand bottoms of bays. On the bottom it snaps at small invertebrates that it sifts from the sediment. The species is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Horn dragonet?
The Horn dragonet has an elongate, eel-like body, is mainly brown and shows a spots pattern. Male with a curved opercular spine and a high dorsal fin; small marine bottom fish of sandy bays.
Where does the Horn dragonet live?
The Horn dragonet lives in both fresh and salt water and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom. Northwest Pacific; shallow sandy bottoms of bays.
How big does the Horn dragonet get?
The Horn dragonet grows to a maximum of about 20 cm.
Is the Horn dragonet dangerous to humans?
No, the Horn dragonet is harmless to humans. None required: this species is harmless to humans.
Is the Horn dragonet edible?
The Horn dragonet is not usually eaten.
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Same genus Callionymus
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