Synchiropus splendidus [Synchiropus splendidus]
Description
This dazzling mandarin-like fish is a small reef gem, covered in vivid colors and intricate patterns that seem almost too bright for the ocean. Divers may find it perched or slowly moving along the substrate, often in sheltered reef areas where it blends beautifully—until it flicks into view with a quick, graceful motion.
Where To See Synchiropus splendidus
No sighting locations recorded yet.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Fish, Sharks & Rays (plus Sea Turtles & Whales)
Chordata
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Teleosts (Bony Fishes)
Teleostei
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| Order |
Dragonets
Callionymiformes
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| Family |
Dragonets
Callionymidae
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| Genus |
Synchiropus
Synchiropus
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