Here are 5 fishes widely considered to be among the most beautiful in the world.
This dazzling jewel of the reefs boasts electric blue, orange, and green stripes, earning it nicknames like "psychedelic fish" and "dragonet." Males put on an even more spectacular display during courtship, flaring their fins like a peacock.
1. Mandarinfish
Made famous by Finding Nemo, these orange-and- white striped fish inhabit anemones, forming a symbiotic relationship where the clownfish protects the anemone from predators, while the anemone provides shelter and scraps of food.
2. Clownfish
With delicate fins that resemble fluttering wings and vibrant colors ranging from yellow and orange to blue and purple, butterflyfish seem to glide effortlessly through coral reefs like living kaleidoscopes.
3. Butterflyfish
These regal fish come in various shapes and sizes, but all share a stunning combination of vibrant colors and bold patterns. The majestic blue tang, the yellow and black emperor angelfish, and the flame angelfish with its red and orange stripes are just a few examples.
4. Angelfish
These regal fish come in various shapes and sizes, but all share a stunning combination of vibrant colors and bold patterns. The majestic blue tang, the yellow and black emperor angelfish, and the flame angelfish with its red and orange stripes are just a few examples.