3 photos - 1 species
Introduction
There are 6 species.
They inhabit shallow regions with sand
and gravel bottoms in the western tropical Indo-Pacific.
The largest of their species grow up to 13 cm in size.
Eurypegasus draconis
Little dragonfish or Short dragonfish
Maximum length: 8 cm
Depth: 3 - 15 m
Very variable colouring, as it can quickly adapt to its surroundings.
Prefers bays near the coast, with coral rubble and seagrass beds,
into which it partially burrows.
Photo 1 Johnny: Bangka Island North Sulawesi
Photos 2 - 3 Johnny: Lembeh Strait North Sulawesi