Mandarinfish
Synchiropus splendidus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 1–18 m
- Max size: 7 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
One of the most colourful of all reef fish, the mandarinfish wears swirling bands of orange, green and blue on a body barely longer than a thumb. It keeps to shallow lagoons and coral rubble, gathering in small groups at dusk to feed. Its beauty has made it a prized aquarium fish.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Callionymiformes › Callionymidae › Synchiropus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 273264.
FAQ
- How deep does the Mandarinfish live?
- The Mandarinfish (Synchiropus splendidus) is typically found at 1–18 m.
- Is the Mandarinfish dangerous to divers?
- The Mandarinfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Mandarinfish get?
- The Mandarinfish grows to about 7 cm.