Mandarinfish (Synchiropus splendidus)

Scientific name: Synchiropus splendidus Herre, 1927

The Mandarinfish (Synchiropus splendidus) is a marine fish of the family Callionymidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 24–26°C (75–79°F). Native range: Western Pacific, Ryukyu Islands to Australia.

Mandarinfish care at a glance

Temperature: 24–26°C (75–79°F)

Biology

Dorsal spines (total): 4; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 6 - 8. Rare individuals have a bright red ground color. Preopercular spine 0[2-5/0]1.

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Species facts

Scientific name: Synchiropus splendidus
Family: Callionymidae (Dragonets)
Order: Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 6.0
Depth range: 1–18 m (3–59 ft)
Environment: Marine; reef-associated; depth range 1 - 18 m, usually 1 - 18 m
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: Western Pacific: Ryukyu Islands to Australia.
Conservation status (IUCN): Not Evaluated
Threat to humans: Harmless
Uses: Aquarium: commercial
Resilience: High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)