Syngnathoidea is a superfamily of the pipefish and dragonet order Syngnathiformes. Reproduction in the Mediterranean Phaeton dragonet occurs from June to September. Unlike many species of pelagic spawning fish the common dragonet spawns as a pair. The spotted dragonet is a benthic fish which lives on sand substrates. The scooter dragonet grows to approximately long. This difference is extreme in the high-finned dragonet ("Synchiropus rameus"). Clay befriends Peril, a SkyWing dragonet, the queen's champion. Four types of swimming are observed in the dragonet. "Dragonet"'s second and third war patrols were designated as "successful". There are no known major threats to the Phaeton dragonet. Feeding by the dragonet occurs throughout the day, including the intervals between courtships and spawning. When the common dragonet is at rest on the seabed its fins are often folded. In some rare cases, the entire dragonet is red with black stripes. Any dragonet that fails to Impress to a human shortly after hatching will die. For example, in the dragonet, males form hierarchies that are often exhibited during mating.