Tag: Dragonet

A magnificently coloured mandarinfish displays its characteristic vivid blue stripes and turquoise-green patterns on an orange base. The small fish is in a typical reef setting among corals, showing the intense colour splendour this species is known for.
A magnificent mandarinfish displays its characteristic psychedelic pattern of turquoise, orange and blue wavy lines. The small reef dweller presents its widely spread pectoral fins in a typical ambush posture on the sandy seabed.
A magnificent mandarinfish in its full colour splendour on the reef floor. The small, colourful animal displays its characteristic blue, green and orange patterns as well as the striking red eyes and spread fins.
A magnificently coloured mandarin dragonet sits on sandy ground. The vivid colours in blue, orange, green and yellow with the characteristic undulating patterns are clearly recognisable, as are the large pectoral fins and the striking eyes.
A magnificent mandarinfish displays its characteristic vivid colouring with wavy lines in blue, green, orange and yellow. The small, colourful fish rests on the sandy seabed and presents its spectacular colour pattern.
A magnificent mandarin dragonet displays its characteristic vivid colouring with vivid blue, orange and green stripes and patterns. The small fish rests on the sandy seabed among coral fragments and presents its typical stocky body shape and the conspicuous pectoral fins.
A magnificent mandarin dragonet displays its spectacular colour splendour with vivid blue, green, orange and red patterns. The fish rests on the sandy seabed and presents its characteristic undulating fins in full beauty.
A beautiful mandarinfish displays its characteristic vivid pattern with blue lines and orange rings on a brownish background. The small reef dweller sits among corals and shows its typical shy behaviour in its hiding place.
Two magnificently coloured mandarinfish in vivid blue, green and orange tones hover close together above the reef floor. The small fish display their characteristic psychedelic colour pattern with undulating lines and are likely engaged in courtship or mating behaviour.
A vivid red-pink coloured Dragonet sits on sandy ground, displaying its characteristic large pectoral fins and typical frog-like head. The animal presents an intense red colouration with white spots and has its pectoral fins widely spread.
Two magnificent mandarinfish with their characteristic blue bodies and vivid orange and blue line patterns during their mating dance. The complex undulating patterns and spread fins reveal the extraordinary beauty of these small reef dwellers.
Two mandarinfish in magnificent courtship colouration display their characteristic mating behaviour on the reef. The small, brilliantly coloured fish with their typical blue base colouration and ornamental orange-green patterns are active during dusk.
Two colourful mandarinfish display their vivid blue and orange patterns among corals and sea anemones. The fish become active at dusk and perform their mating dance for only a few minutes.