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Mandarinfish - Synchiropus splendidus This was a male Mandarinfish - Synchiropus splendidus taken at Sunset after he has finished several rounds of courting and mating routines.  Looks tired out :D Anilao,Batangas,Fish,Geotagged,Mandarinfish,Philippines,Synchiropus splendidus,Winter Click/tap to enlarge

Mandarinfish - Synchiropus splendidus

This was a male Mandarinfish - Synchiropus splendidus taken at Sunset after he has finished several rounds of courting and mating routines. Looks tired out :D

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  1. Such a vibrant beauty! Posted 8 years ago
    1. Handsome, its a male :P Posted 8 years ago

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The mandarinfish or mandarin dragonet , is a small, brightly colored member of the dragonet family, which is popular in the saltwater aquarium trade. The mandarinfish is native to the Pacific, ranging approximately from the Ryukyu Islands south to Australia.

Similar species: Pipefishes And Seahorses
Species identified by Albert Kang
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By Albert Kang

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Uploaded Dec 26, 2016. Captured Dec 25, 2016 17:57 in Mabini Circumferential Rd, Mabini, Batangas, Philippines.
  • TG-4
  • f/6.3
  • 1/200s
  • ISO200
  • 18mm