Description

Also known as Tentacled Dragonet, Weedy Dragonet.

Found singly over rubble, sand, and weedy areas, of sheltered lagoons, reefs, and in tide-pools rich in algae growth. Sometimes buried during the day, but will raise fins if disturbed. A master of camouflage.
They feed on benthic invertebrates.
Length - 6cm
Depth - 1-30m
Widespread Western Pacific

Males have a taller more elaborate first Dorsal Fin which erects intermittently when moving around and for mating. Ref: https://www.fishbase.se/summary/Anaora-tentaculata.html