Kingdom Animalia Order Perciformes Genus Hypoplectrus Higher classification Hamlet | Phylum Chordata Family Serranidae Scientific name Hypoplectrus indigo Rank Species | |
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Similar Hamlet, Hypoplectrus gemma, Hypoplectrus puella, Hypoplectrus unicolor, Hypoplectrus guttavarius | ||
Hypoplectrus indigo, also known as the indigo hamlet, is a species of Hamlet from the Western Central Atlantic. It occasionally makes its way into the aquarium trade. It grows to a size of 14 cm in length.
Distinctive features: Blue and white bars. Wide medium blue to indigo bars separated by narrower bars. Blue ventral fins, pectoral fins white or clear. Common to the Cayman Islands, Jamaica and Bay Islands, Occasional Belize and Bahamas and rare balance of Caribbean and Florida. Habitat and behavior: remains near bottom within limited territories on or near reefs. Reaction to divers: Somewhat wary but can be curious. After retreating a short distance, fish often returns and approaches stationary divers. Size: 3-4 1/2 inches, max 5 inches. Depth found: 30–130 feet.