Species guide
How to catch Risso's dragonet
Callionymus risso
saltwaterCallionymidae
Risso's dragonet is a small, elongated fish inhabiting sandy bottoms in coastal waters. It mainly feeds on small bottom-dwelling invertebrates like worms and crustaceans. This species is not considered a game fish due to its size and behavior.
Where they live
Lives on sandy bottoms in shallow to moderately deep coastal waters (15 to 150 meters) across the Atlantic and Mediterranean.
Typical size
Up to about 18 cm
What they eat
- worms
- small crustaceans
- bottom-dwelling invertebrates
Best baits
- worms
- small crustaceans
Best lures
- small jigs
- soft plastic lures
How to fish for them
- bottom fishing
- light tackle fishing
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