FIRE DARTFISH


CHARACTERISTICS
Elongated shape, with very long dorsal fin. The caudal fin is small in size. Dark red colouring on the caudal fin, which lightens as it progresses up the body of the fish passing through orange, yellow and eventually white. It can measure up to 9 cm.
DIET
Plankton and marine invertebrates.
REPRODUCTION
It is monogamous.
CURIOSITIES
It lives in small territories around a hole or cave, where it hides when there is any threat of danger
NAME
Fire Dartfish
HABITAT
Indo-Pacific
SCIENTIFIC NAME
Nemateleotris magnifica
SPICE
Fish
DIET
Carnivorous