The following genera are classified within the Callionymidae:
• Anaora J. E. Gray, 1835
• Bathycallionymus Nakabo, 1982
• Callionymus Linnaeus, 1758 (including Calliurichthys See more

Dragonet spawning occurs during late afternoons, right before the sun sets. The fish's spawning behavior is divided into four distinctive stages: See more

Feeding by the dragonet occurs throughout the day, including the intervals between courtships and spawning. The fish feeds entirely on benthic sources, primarily copepods, amphipods, and other small invertebrates living on blades of sea grass. Species of … See more

In defense against its predators, the dragonet rapidly buries itself under the sand at the bottom of the ocean so that only its eyes remain visible. Many species of the fish also are capable of producing and secreting foul-tasting and -smelling substances that … See more

These "little dragons" are generally very colorful and possess cryptic patterns. Their bodies are elongated and scaleless. A large … See more

Male dragonets form dominance hierarchies and act extremely aggressively towards each other. They are often observed chasing … See more

Four types of swimming are observed in the dragonet. The first is burst swimming, the most common of the four, and utilized during See more