Mandarinfish (Synchiropus splendidus) - Marine Life - Liveaboard Diving
Mandarinfish
Mandarinfish (Synchiropus splendidus) are extremely-colourful and equally popular reef fish in the western Pacific and Coral Triangle. They're small bottom feeders that do not swim fast. Therefore its main defence is toxins made clear by its bright colours.
Mandarinfish (Synchiropus splendidus)
Credit: Emmy Ahlen
Mandarinfish (Synchiropus splendidus)
Credit: Emmy Ahlen
Mandarinfish (Synchiropus splendidus)
Credit: Emmy Ahlen
Mandarinfish (Synchiropus splendidus)
Credit: Emmy Ahlen
Mandarinfish (Synchiropus splendidus)
Credit: Emmy Ahlen
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Mandarinfish Synchiropus splendidus
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| Scientific Rank | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: |
Chordata (Chordates)
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| Class: |
Actinopterygii
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| Order: | Perciformes (Perch-Like Fish) |
| Family: | Callionymidae (Dragonet) |
| Genus: | Synchiropus (Synchiropus) |
| Species: | Synchiropus splendidus |
| Size | |
| Average Size: | 5 centimetres |
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