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The generic name Synchiropus is from Ancient Greek syn-, meaning "together", and -chiropus meaning "hand-foot". [2] The specific epithet splendidus is from the Latin for 'bright' or 'glittering.' [3] The common name of the mandarinfish comes from its extremely vivid colouration, evoking the robes of an Imperial Chinese mandarin. [4]
Synchiropus splendidus, also known as the mandarin goby and the mandarin dragonet, native to the Pacific Ocean; Picturesque dragonet or Synchiropus picturatus, also known as the spotted mandarin, psychedelic mandarin or target mandarin, native to the Indo-West Pacific
The psychedelic Synchiropus splendidus (right) is not easily seen due to its bottom-feeding habit and its small size, reaching only about 6 cm. It feeds primarily on small crustaceans and other invertebrates, and is popular in the aquarium trade.
Synchiropus corallinus (C. H. Gilbert, 1905) (Exclamation point dragonet) Synchiropus delandi Fowler, 1943 (Deland's dragonet) Synchiropus flavistrigatus R. Fricke, Francesc Ordines and Sergio Ramírez-Amaro. 2022 [1] Synchiropus goodenbeani (Nakabo & Hartel, 1999) (Pale-fin dragonet) Synchiropus grandoculis R. Fricke, 2000 (Western Australian ...
Prior to spawning, a male and female dragonet pair will ascend approximately 0.7-1.2 meters up a water column from the sand at the bottom of the ocean. [5] The male assumes a parallel position to the female, touching the female's side with the part of its body near its ventral fin. [ 5 ]
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