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Common Dragonet

Callionymus lyra

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Actinopterygii ›Order: Syngnathiformes ›Family: Callionymidae ›Genus: Callionymus

About

The common dragonet (Callionymus lyra), is a species of dragonet widespread in the Eastern Atlantic from southern Iceland and Norway south to Mauritania, including the northern Mediterranean Sea, Gibraltar, and Algeria, western Black Sea, Aegean and Adriatic Sea, Azores and the Canary Islands. It can be found at depths of from 5 to 430 metres (16 to 1,411 ft), though mostly found no deeper than 30 metres (98 ft). This species is of minor importance to local commercial...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Common Dragonet?
The scientific name of Common Dragonet is Callionymus lyra.
What is the conservation status of Common Dragonet?
The Common Dragonet has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does Common Dragonet belong to?
Common Dragonet belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Common Dragonet belong to?
Common Dragonet belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Common Dragonet belong to?
Common Dragonet belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
What order does Common Dragonet belong to?
Common Dragonet belongs to the order Syngnathiformes.
What family does Common Dragonet belong to?
Common Dragonet belongs to the family Callionymidae.
What genus does Common Dragonet belong to?
Common Dragonet belongs to the genus Callionymus.