Species Type:
Fishes
Common Name(s):
Pink barred dartfish
Size:
Pink barred dartfish grow to 4.72 inches (12 centimeters) long.
Diet:
Pink barred dartfish feed on zooplankton.
Range & Habitat:
In the tropical Indo-Pacific ocean, pink barred dartfish are commonly found near coral reef colonies.
Details:
Pink barred dartfish have small, silvery bodies with vertical pink-orange stripes running from their gills to the base of their tail. Known for their quick movements, dartfish can rapidly dart in and out of rocky crevices to evade predators. Dartfish are often observed hovering just above the substrate before quickly darting into a hiding spot when startled.