Mandarim-real

Synchiropus splendidus

Least Concern Saltwater

Comprimento Máximo

6,0 cm

Peso Máximo

0,003 kg

Cor

Extraordinarily vivid pattern of wavy …

Faixa de Profundidade

1-18m

Família

Callichthyidae

Categoria

Aquarium Fish

Sobre

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
Faixa de Profundidade	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

Tipo de Água

Saltwater

Faixa de Profundidade

1-18m

Distribuição Geográfica

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

Mandarim-real is classified as Least Concern by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).

Comestibilidade e Culinária

Sabor

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.

Cuidados em Aquário

Nível de Cuidado

Temperamento

Peaceful

Tamanho Mínimo do Aquário

120 litros

Temperatura

24-27

Faixa de pH

8.1-8.4

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Taxonomy

Ordem	Siluriformes (Catfishes)
Família	Callichthyidae (Armored catfishes)
Espécies	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

Perguntas Frequentes

Can you eat Mandarim-real?

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 Mandarim-real get?

Mandarim-real can grow up to 6.0 cm long and weigh 0.003 kg.

Is Mandarim-real good for aquariums?

Mandarim-real has a difficult care level, a peaceful temperament, requires a minimum tank size of 120 liters.

Where is Mandarim-real found?

Is Mandarim-real endangered?

The conservation status of Mandarim-real is Least Concern according to the IUCN Red List.

What family does Mandarim-real belong to?

Mandarim-real (Synchiropus splendidus) belongs to the family Callichthyidae (Armored catfishes) in the order Siluriformes (Catfishes).