Clearwater Marine Aquarium is full of all sorts of exciting ocean animals! From firefish to triggerfish, there are a number of different sea creatures that are worth learning about.
Where to See
- 4th Level
Firefish
Firefish
(Nemateleotris magnifica)
- SIZE
- Up to 3 inches long
- HABITAT
- Coral reefs of the Indian and Pacific Oceans
- GEOGRAPHICAL DISTRIBUTION
- West of the East African coast, in the Indian ocean, to East of the Hawaiian Islands of the Pacific Ocean.
- DIET
- Small-shelled crustaceans, zooplankton, and algae
- THREATS
- Triggerfish, lionfish and large angelfish
Did You Know…
Firefish are also known as the dartfish as they are able to swim very fast.
Prefers to live alone after reaching adulthood. Once they find a mate, they will live together in pairs.
Naturally face against the current to wait for prey to come
Communicate using their dorsal fin. They will twitch their fin to signal to others of any nearby dangers.
Swim depth range: 20-200ft