Elegant firefish (Nemateleotris decora)

Scientific name: Nemateleotris decora Randall & Allen, 1973

The Elegant firefish (Nemateleotris decora) is a marine fish of the family Ptereleotridae. In the aquarium it needs water at 23–27°C (73–81°F). Native range: Indo-Pacific, Mauritius to Samoa, north to Ryukyu Islands, south to New Caledonia.

Elegant firefish care at a glance

Temperature: 23–27°C (73–81°F)

Biology

Dorsal spines (total): 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 27-32; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 28 - 31

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Species facts

Scientific name: Nemateleotris decora
Family: Ptereleotridae (Dartfishes)
Order: Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 9.0
Depth range: 25–70 m (82–230 ft)
Environment: Marine; reef-associated; depth range 25 - 70 m, usually 25 - 70 m
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: Indo-Pacific: Mauritius to Samoa, north to Ryukyu Islands, south to New Caledonia.
Conservation status (IUCN): Not Evaluated
Threat to humans: Harmless
Uses: Aquarium: commercial