ニシキテグリ

Synchiropus splendidus

Least Concern Saltwater

最大体長

6.0 cm

最大体重

0.003 kg

体色

Extraordinarily vivid pattern of wavy …

生息水深

1-18m

科

Callichthyidae

カテゴリ

Aquarium Fish

概要

The mandarin dragonet is one of the most visually striking marine fish, covered in psychedelic swirls of blue, orange, and green. It lacks scales, instead producing a mucus coating that protects it from parasites. Feeds primarily on live copepods.

Physical Description

Measurement	Value
Maximum Length	6.0 cm
Maximum Weight	0.003 kg
生息水深	1-18m

Coloration

Extraordinarily vivid pattern of wavy blue, green, and orange lines on a base of blue-green; entire body covered in intricate maze-like reticulations; dorsal fin is tall and sail-like, richly patterned.

Habitat & Distribution

Coral reefs, estuaries

水質タイプ

Saltwater

生息水深

1-18m

分布域

Western Pacific from the Ryukyu Islands of southern Japan south through the Philippines, Indonesia, and Papua New Guinea to the Great Barrier Reef of Australia. Inhabits sheltered, lagoon coral reefs rich in live coral and rubble.

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Conservation Status

Least Concern IUCN Red List

ニシキテグリ is classified as Least Concern by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).

食用・料理情報

味

Not consumed — one of the most visually stunning marine aquarium fish, prized for its psychedelic blue-and-orange pattern; a challenging species that feeds only on live copepods.

水槽飼育情報

飼育難易度

気性

Peaceful

最小水槽サイズ

120 リットル

水温

24-27

pH 範囲

8.1-8.4

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Taxonomy

目	Siluriformes (Catfishes)
科	Callichthyidae (Armored catfishes)
種	Synchiropus splendidus

Names in Other Languages

Language	Name
Arabic	سمك مندرين
Chinese (Simplified)	花斑連鰭䲗
German	Mandarinfisch
Indonesian	Ikan mandarin
Japanese	ニシキテグリ
Korean	만다린피시
Portuguese	Mandarim-real
Russian	Мандаринка
Thai	ปลาแมนดาริน
Turkish	Mandalina balığı
Vietnamese	Cá trạng nguyên

よくある質問

Can you eat ニシキテグリ?

Not consumed — one of the most visually stunning marine aquarium fish, prized for its psychedelic blue-and-orange pattern; a challenging species that feeds only on live copepods.

How big does ニシキテグリ get?

ニシキテグリ can grow up to 6.0 cm long and weigh 0.003 kg.

Is ニシキテグリ good for aquariums?

ニシキテグリ has a difficult care level, a peaceful temperament, requires a minimum tank size of 120 liters.

Where is ニシキテグリ found?

Is ニシキテグリ endangered?

The conservation status of ニシキテグリ is Least Concern according to the IUCN Red List.

What family does ニシキテグリ belong to?

ニシキテグリ (Synchiropus splendidus) belongs to the family Callichthyidae (Armored catfishes) in the order Siluriformes (Catfishes).