Callionymidae

Taxonavigation Kingdom: Animalia Sub Kingdom: Eumetazoa Super Phylum: Bilateria:Deuterostomia Phylum: Chordata Sub Phylum: Vertebrata Super Class: Osteichthyes Class: Actinopterygii Sub-Class: Neopterygii Infra Class: Teleostei Super Order: Acanthopterygii Order: Perciformes Family: Callionymidae Genus: Synchiropus

Introduction

Mandarins are best left for medium to large tanks which are well established. This is due to the fact they they feed on 'Pods almost exclusively and rarely take prepared foods. They tend to be cryptic, moving over and through the reef structure the entire day, seeking out their food and stay out of the open water areas.

Classification

• Synchiropus

Gallery

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  Synchiropus picturatus
  Psychedelic Mandarin
  Genus: Synchiropus

Resources

• Family Information - RTAW Creature Feature Synchiropus
• Callionymidae - Fishbase
• Mandarins, Psychedelic "Gobies", Dragonets, Scooter Blennies....YAH! Family Callionymidae - WetWebMedia