Fingerprint Dragonet (Synchiropus postulus)
Fish in the family Callionymidae. Moderate care. Reef Safe.
Quick facts
Appearance
Slender elongated body (2.5 in long) with a dark blue or black head and silver-white belly. Distinctive orange dorsal fin edged in white, and anal fin with a series of orange spots. White band near caudal fin.
Diet and feeding
Marine copepods, small fish, and polychaete worms
Difficulty and care for the Fingerprint Dragonet
Moderate - Requires some experience due to specific dietary water or tank requirements. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
Common health issues
Marine Ich, Fin Rot, Swim Bladder Disorder, Bacterial Infections, Fungal Infections
Origin and habitat
Synchiropus postulus is naturally found in the Indo-Pacific region, specifically in Australia (Great Barrier Reef) and Indonesia (Bali and Sulawesi). They inhabit shallow coral reefs at depths ranging from 1 to 30 meters.
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