Description

Also known as Mandarinfish, Marble Dragonet, Psychedelic Mandarin Dragonet, Scooter Blenny, Scooter Dragonet.

Found in small, loose schools, resting on algae covered coral and rocks, over sandy areas, of lagoons and seaward reefs.
They feed on benthic invertebrates.
Length - 8.9cm
Depth - 1-30m
Widespread Pacific Ocean

Males have a taller more elaborate first Dorsal Fin which erects intermittently when moving around and for mating.
Every evening at sunset these beautiful fish rise up from the bottom to perform their dancing ritual before mating. Ref: https://www.fishbase.se/summary/7981