Eco Divers dive masters have found literally hundreds of mating mandarin fish in the waters around Kima Bajo. The mandarinfish or mandarin dragonet (Synchiropus splendidus), is a small, brightly-colored member of the dragonet family, named for their extremely vivid coloration, similar to the robes of an Imperial Chinese mandarin.
While they are slow-moving and fairly common within their range, they are not easily seen due to their bottom-feeding habit and their small size (reaching only about 6 cm) and are mainly known for and seen during their interesting mating ritual that takes place daily at sunset.
While they are slow-moving and fairly common within their range, they are not easily seen due to their bottom-feeding habit and their small size (reaching only about 6 cm) and are mainly known for and seen during their interesting mating ritual that takes place daily at sunset.
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