Green Mandarin [Synchiropus splendidus]
Description
The Green Mandarin, also known as the Mandarin Goby, is one of the most vividly colored members of the Dragonet family. It is native to the Pacific Ocean, particularly around the Philippines and Indonesia. Its vibrant body displays a mix of blue, green, orange, and red colors. This species is known for its unique hunting technique, in which it uses its pelvic fins to walk along the sea floor in search of food.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Chordates
Chordata
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|---|---|
| Class |
Fish
Actinopterygii
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| Order |
Seahorses and Pipefishes
Syngnathiformes
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| Family |
Seahorses and Pipefishes
Syngnathidae
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| Genus |
Dragonets
Doryrhamphus
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