Callionymidae Collection

Mandarinfish (Synchiropus splendidus) pair spawning. The larger male (behind) is lifting the female into the spawning rise on his pectoral fin, the smaller female (foreground) is releasing eggs

Mandarinfish (Synchiropus splendidus) Yap, Micronesia

Mandarinfish (Synchiropus splendidus) leaving the protection of finger coral to look for a mate at dusk, Yap, Micronesia, Pacific Ocean

Pair of Mandarinfish (Synchiropus splendidus) mating, Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia, Pacific Ocean

Green mandarinfish (Synchiropus splendidus) pair courting and mating at sunset, Sulu Sea, Philippines

Mandarinfish (Synchiropus Splendidus); Yap, Micronesia

Mating Mandarinfish, Syhchiropus splendidus, Micronesia, Palau

Callionymus lyra or the Gemmeous dragnet
Plate 161 - Naturgeschichte der ausl䮤 ischen Fische : mit sechs und dreissig Ausgemalten kupfern nach originalen (1785-95) by Marcus Elieser Bloch

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Mandarinfish with ornate markings. Date:

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Mandarinfish with ornate markings. Date:

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Mandarinfish with ornate markings. Date:

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Mandarinfish with ornate markings. Date:

Mandarinfish sheltering amongst rocks, Papua New Guinea
Mandarinfish (Synchiropus splendidus), sheltering amongst rocks, volcano crater, Witu Islands, Kimbe Bay, Papua New Guinea

Pair of mandarinfish spawning, Lembeh Strait, Indonesia

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Mandarinfish with ornate markings inside coral Bianca dive site, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Indonesia. Mandarinfish

Fingered Dragonet (Dactylopus dactylopus) adult, with fins extended, resting on black sand, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Greater Sunda Islands, Indonesia, November

Fingered Dragonet (Dactylopus dactylopus) adult, resting on black sand, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia, January

Kuiters Dragonet (Dactylopus kuiteri) adult, close-up of head, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia, January

Delicate Dragonet (Callionymus delicatulus) adult, resting on sand, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia, January

Morrisons Dragonet (Synchiropus morrisoni) adult, resting on coral, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia, July

Goram Dragonet (Diplogrammus goramensis) adult, partially buried and camouflaged in sand, Nyata Island, Barat Daya Islands, Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia, November

Swimming Mandarinfish (Synchiropus splendidus), high angle view

Mandarin Fish, bright multicoloured thick skin, translucent pectoral fins, eyes sticking out, long pointed dorsal fin on back, side view

Callionymus lyra, dragonet
Plate 78 by William MacGillivray from his Watercolour drawings of British Animals, 1831-1841

Long-tail Dragonet (Calliurichthys neptunius) adult, resting on sand, Seraya Beach Resort, Bali, Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia

Superb Dragonet (Callionymus superbus) adult, resting on sand, Seraya Beach Resort, Bali, Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia

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"Discover the Enchanting Callionymidae: A Fascinating Family of Fish" Witness the mesmerizing beauty of the Mandarinfish (Synchiropus splendidus) as they engage in their intricate mating rituals. In Yap, Micronesia, these vibrant creatures leave the safety of finger coral at dusk, venturing into the Pacific Ocean to find a suitable mate. The waters of Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia also serve as a backdrop for this enchanting spectacle. Here, a pair of Mandarinfish engages in an intimate dance to ensure successful reproduction. In the Sulu Sea, Green Mandarinfish (Synchiropus splendidus) gracefully court and mate against the stunning sunset hues. Their vivid colors and delicate movements create a breathtaking display that captivates all who witness it. Not limited to just one species, Callionymidae showcases other members like Callionymus lyra or Gemmeous dragnet. These unique fish add diversity and intrigue to our underwater world. From Micronesia's Palau region to various picturesque locations across the Pacific Ocean, these captivating images depict nature's wonders up close. Picture No. 11675338 captures a moment frozen in time while Picture No. 11675084-85-83 showcase different aspects of their behavior and habitat. As we delve into their fascinating lives through these snapshots, let us appreciate how nature orchestrates such intricate processes for life's continuation. The callionymidae family reminds us that even within seemingly ordinary ecosystems lies extraordinary beauty waiting to be discovered and cherished forevermore.