Scientific name: Synchiropus splendidus
Size: Up to 2,3 or 2,8 inches
Color: Red, green and blue
Distinguishing feature: Multicolored, highly red and blue, rather small and very timid.
Where did we see it: Raja Ampat
Scientific name: Synchiropus splendidus
Size: Up to 2,3 or 2,8 inches
Color: Red, green and blue
Distinguishing feature: Multicolored, highly red and blue, rather small and very timid.
Where did we see it: Raja Ampat
Mandarin fish produce a thick mucus that covers the skin and provides protection against external parasites, also repelling predators.
The two mandarin fish (with the Picturesque) are the only fish to have a blue/green color due to a cellular pigment and not because of nano-structures. This is also the most colorful fish, so it is very popular in the aquarium and therefore hunted for it.
Another particularity, this fish lives in couple. It is rather difficult to photograph, preferring to hide when he sees someone.
Parrotfish create a protective envelope around them when they are sleeping.
So, don't put the light on them during night dive to don't to wake them up and break this envelope.
Turtles are in economy mode when they are sleeping. If they are woken during night, they may not have enough air to return to surface.
So, please be careful during night dives!
The kakihona sushi (sushi wrapped in persimmon leaves) are really the best!
To eat them, you have to go to Nara!
