Mandarinfish

One of the most beautiful fishes in the world is the mandarinfish, sometimes known as a mandarin dragonet, is a small, vividly colored member of the family of dragonets that is well-liked in the saltwater aquarium industry. The native range of the mandarinfish is in the Pacific, roughly from the Ryukyu Islands south to Australia. It frequently inhabits some of the warmer seas.

The feathery fins and vivid colors of this magnificent saltwater species, which is relatively little and almost phosphorescent in appearance, make it stand out. The charming dragonet and the mandarinfish are the only two animals that are truly blue.

Mandarinfish enjoy enticing us with their vibrant orange, yellow, green, and purple designs just as much as they enjoy dressing in blue. The mandarinfish is found in the Pacific Ocean, particularly in Australia's northernmost regions. Due to its residence on coral reefs, it has vibrant hues. It blends in with its vibrant surroundings since it is cautious and only emerges at night when it is necessary. Mandarinfish are well-liked in the aquarium trade, but because of their finicky feeding habits, they are thought to be challenging to maintain. While some fish never adjust to aquarium living and only consume live copepods and amphipods, those that do are said to be exceptionally resilient and highly resistant to illnesses like marine ich.

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Family: Callionymidae