Where Does Common Dragonet Live?

Common Dragonet lives in specific habitats. Knowing where to look helps you find and identify it.

Where to find Common Dragonet

Water type

saltwater

Depth

Typically found in shallow coastal waters from 5 to 450 meters, most commonly between 10 and 100 meters.

Environment

Prefers sandy or muddy bottoms, often near seagrass beds or shell gravel. They are benthic, spending most of their time on or partially buried in the substrate.

Geographic range

Northeastern Atlantic Ocean, from Norway south to the Mediterranean Sea and the Black Sea. Also found around the British Isles.

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