Fishing for Dragonet

Callionymus lyra

The dragonet is a small, vibrant fish known for its elongated body and ornate fins. Typically reaching up to 12 inches and weighing around 0.5 pounds, it inhabits sandy or muddy seabeds in shallow coastal waters. Dragonets feed on small invertebrates and exhibit a solitary and secretive behavior, often burying themselves in the substrate for camouflage. This summary is AI generated

Water type

Saltwater

Common depth

16 ft - 1411 ft

IUCN Status

Least concern

Threat to humans

Harmless

Source: Fishbase

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Gullmarn

8 in · 4 oz

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Gullmarn

10 in · 7 oz

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