The mandarin fish is a saltwater fish that belongs to the Callionymidae family of dragonets. The fish is also known as the mandarin goby, green mandarin, and mandarin dragonet. The mandarin fish’s colorful, vibrant body makes the species popular among aquarists. Mandarin fish have broad heads and scaleless bodies and grow up to 3 inches long.
Mandarin fish are difficult to care for because of their specialized dietary requirements. This species is peaceful and does well in a reef community tank.