Unknown fish

[WOFFLEBOY]

Got this few weeks ago forgot to post does any 1 no what it is

 

[Mogthemackem]

male dragonette

 

[northeast1]

Yep Male Dragonet, been a few on ragworm on Sileds pier of late.

 

[kopite2k06]

yes a male dragonet i got one myself from blyth pier last week an posted it on here cos i wasnt sure either. Beautiful colours on them like

 

[WOFFLEBOY]

Aye a got this on ragworm do the females look different then ?

 

[kopite2k06]

Aye a got this on ragworm do the females look different then ?

dunno mate never caught one but im guessin they wouldnt have the neon blue in them as again im guessin but i think its for attracting a mate or it could be for self defence or both ?????

 

[seanyrooroo]

Females are not brightly coloured, usually a dull brown - but they have the same distinctive shape.

 

[5150]

They're a stunning fish when they're in their mating colours, very vivid - look like something that should be on a tropical reef Caught one as a kid in Blyth harbour, had a few in the early summers off Blyth pier aswell. Pretty sure everyone I've ever caught has taken Rag on a smaller hook.
Dorsal fin on them fascinates me, always wonder why it's as tall, assume it's to attract the laydeee's

 

[wallythefish]

I caught one about 5-6 years ago from the heugh at hartlepool they are a sunning little fish mine was also caught on ragworm