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Fire dartfish

Nemateleotris magnifica

Photo by Elsa
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Description:

The fire dartfish are easily recognised by their beautiful colouration starting at white and gradually shading into signal orange and red on the tail. They use their elongated dorsal fin as a locking device and signalling towards other conspecifics. Usually seen in pairs on sandy bottoms.

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Elsa
In real life they are stunning, the photo does not do their colouration justice!

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PublishedJune 5, 2011

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