Common dragonet
Callionymus lyra
Family : Callionymidae
FishMarinedragonet
Bottom-dwelling fish with elongated body and fan-shaped pectoral fins. Hides in sand.
Popularity
Advanced marine fish
large tank + demanding parameters
Availability
Very rareShop availability
IUCN Status
LC
Least Concern
Description
The common dragonet is a shy fish that spends most of its time buried in sand. It feeds on small benthic invertebrates. Suitable for cold or temperate aquariums.
Habitat
Region :
Sandy and muddy bottoms
Distribution :
Recommended parameters
Temperature15–20 °C
pH8–8.4
GH8–12 °dGH
KH8–12 °dKH
NO₃
≤ 20 mg/L
PO₄
≤ 0.1 mg/L
Care
Difficulty
3/5
Diet
Carnivore
Min. tank
200 L
Min. group
1
Adult size
30 cm
Lifespan
6 years
Temperament
Peaceful
Propagation
Care notes
Tank of at least 200L with fine sandy substrate. Live or frozen food. Moderate temperature (15-20°C).
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