#fishidentity

Every fish is unique in its own way. Some fishes are known for their benefits and some for their harmful nature. Fishes are one of the most beautiful creatures living on this earth. Our oceans are the favorite homeland to most of the gorgeous fishes of the planet. Today we will talk about some of our favorite ocean fish and highlight their little known-facts.

Meet Six  Most Attractive Fishes in the World

Thousands of fish species live in the ocean. Fishes come in the most wonderful coloration, shapes, and sizes. Here is the list of the six most beautiful ocean fish. Let’s have a look.

1. Mandarin Fish

Mandarin fish is considered as one of the most beautiful fish in the ocean, belonging to the dragonet family. They are not only pretty but also creative. These fish have light-reflecting cells in their skin through which they can create magnificent hues and produce blue pigmented “cyanophones” to get their vibrant color. Mandarin fish is difficult to spot as they are good at hiding. They are small in size and reach up to 6 centimeters. Mandarin fish are mostly found on rocks, corals, or the ocean floor.

2. Rainbow Fish

Rainbowfish are very colorful fish. They are small, energetic and can be kept in aquariums as pet fish. More than 50 species of rainbow fish have been found in tropical places. These fish can reach up to 4-6 inches, have silvery, blue-green bodies, and red-orange fins. Because of their vibrant colors, they are named as rainbowfish. They can live for 5 years and sometimes more than that. Rainbowfish are good swimmers and their color enhances with their age.

3. Lionfish

Lionfish are native to the Pacific ocean. They are mostly found on coral reefs and in the rock crevices. Lionfish are called in different names like-” Spotfin lionfish”, “Dragonfish”. “Tigerfish”, “Scorpionfish”, “Turkeyfish”, etc. This fish can grow from 2--16 inches in length and weigh up to 1 to 2 pounds. Lionfish have beautifully colored bodies, zebra-like patterned stripes, and feathery pectoral fins. They are venomous and invasive creatures and mainly prefer a solitary life.

4. Juvenile Emperor AngelFish

Juvenile is a popular fish that has a dark blue body and beautiful white rings. They are saltwater fish and mostly found in the Indo-Pacific Region. Angelfish is a type of marine fish and can reach up to 15 inches in length. These fish prefer to live on soft corals. Juvenile is known for its vibrant and iconic coloration. Due to this, most people keep this fish in their home aquariums to enhance their home interior.

5. Clown Triggerfish

Clown Triggerfish are scientifically known as “Balistoides Conspicillum, belonging to the Balistidae family. They are closely related to families of cowfishes, puffers, filefishes, among others. These fish are native to the Indo-Pacific ocean and found in tropical and subtropical waters. Due to their fantastic colorations, they can be easily recognized when seen. They are usually dark in color and have large white spots in the lower part of their body and small yellow black dots on the upper part of the body. Triggerfish also have a dorsal fin and a white or yellow stripe crossing over the snout.

6. Regal Tang

Regal Tang fish are the residents of the Pacific Ocean but also found in the Indian ocean. They are known for their oval-shaped body. This fish is bright blue in color and has a yellow tail and pectoral fin. Regal Tang fish can reach up to 14.96 in length and they weigh around 600 grams. They are commonly known as “Palette Surgeonfish”, “Blue Surgeonfish”, “Royal Blue Tang”, etc. Regal fish are mostly found on the coral reefs and protect themselves by using their sharp and venomous spine. They eat excess algae in the reef. The lifespan of a regal blue is thirty years or more than that.

Ending Note

So there you have it- a collection of six beautiful ocean fish that are living on the planet. Hopefully, the aforementioned known-facts of fish will help you to fish identify in an ocean.