Blue Mandarin - Synchiropus splendidus butterflys brine shrimp

brine shrimp

Juveniles singly or in small groups in estuaries and harbours

as firefish are well known for jumping

feather duster worms and other sessile invertebrates may also be investigated

Native to the warm waters of the Caribbean Sea

Blue Mandarin - Synchiropus splendidus butterflys brine shrimpBlue Mandarin (Synchiropus splendidus) The Blue Mandarin, Synchiropus splendidus, is one of the most spectacular small marine fish, admired for its vivid blue, green, orange and red maze like patterning. Also known as the Green Mandarin, Mandarin Dragonet, Striped Mandarin or Mandarin Goby, this Western Pacific species is a peaceful reef fish with a beautiful gliding movement over rockwork and sand. It is reef safe and highly desirable, but it is a