Top 10 most beautiful fish in the world

The following are the top ten most beautiful fish in the world. Among the more than 20 million known fish species in the world, they are famous for their unique appearance and color. Whether it is angelfish, clownfish, lionfish, clown bullet, discus angelfish, triggerfish, butterflyfish or Surabaya rosefish, they are all loved by many people for their beautiful appearance. Let's appreciate their style together.

1. Pterophyllum

Angelfish, the side profile is like a flying swallow, so it is also called swallow fish. It has a quiet temperament, a chic swimming posture, and a wide variety of species, each with its own characteristics, which is loved by people. Among them, the red-eyed diamond angelfish is mainly silver-white, with neatly arranged scales, like jewels, shining with a fascinating diamond luster under the light. The front half of the mandarin duck angelfish is silvery or grayish white, while the back half is completely black, with a sharp contrast between black and white. The characteristics of the golden head angelfish are its wide anal fin and elegant long pelvic fin. The whole body is silvery white, but the top of the head is golden yellow, which is very attractive when swimming. 

As for the three-color angelfish, the body is mainly silvery white, with several black spots of different sizes scattered, and the head is golden yellow. The overall shape is similar to the unique panda pattern, so it is also known as the panda angelfish.

2. Clownfish

The clownfish is named clownfish because it has one or two white stripes on its face, which looks like a clown in opera. However, clownfish are not ugly at all. There are many species, each with its own characteristics. For example, the male clownfish has an orange-red body with three silver-white bands on both sides of the body. The white band in the center of the dorsal fin forms a perfect triangle on the side. 

The fins are orange-red with black edges, just like the characters in the animation, and the body is petite and cute. As for the black double-band clownfish, the body is purple-black and yellow, and is dotted with three silver-white bands, which is unique. The Indian Ocean silver-line clownfish is orange all over, with a complete white band extending from the head to the top of the tail peduncle, like a camouflaged warrior, always ready for battle.

3. Pterois

The scientific name of lionfish is Pterodon scorpionfish, and its unique body shape subverts most people's traditional perception of fish. Lionfish are brightly colored, with a yellow body color and red and brown stripes. Its dorsal fin, anal fin and caudal fin are transparent and have black spots. 

There are 13 poisonous spines on the back of the lionfish, and the dorsal fin is tall and the fin spines are slender. The pectoral fins are feathery, long and large, the caudal fin is round, and the anal fin has 3 spines. Overall, the lionfish looks like a hedgehog with wings and aquatic, with spines all over its body, making its body look particularly large.

4. Balistoides conspicillum

The scientific name of the clown bullet is Pseudo-pufferfish, and its appearance is extremely beautiful. The gray-brown body of the fish is matched with bright yellow lips and snow-white teeth, and the caudal fin is colorless. Of the two conspicuous dorsal fins, the first dorsal fin is deep black, while the second dorsal fin, pectoral fins and anal fins shine with pure white light. What is striking is that its black abdomen is covered with large white spots, and the tail peduncle is dotted with a wide yellow horizontal band, like a vibrant painting.

If you keep these beautiful creatures in an aquarium, they will undoubtedly bring you a different kind of lovely sight when they hover in a certain area like a helicopter. Even more fascinating is that when you observe them closely, they will roll their eyes and look at your every move curiously. Sometimes, if you stretch out your finger on the glass, they may come over and seem to follow your movements.

5. Symphysodon aequifasciatus

Discus Angelfish is scientifically known as the yellow-brown disc fish, often called "angelfish", but it is not very related to the true angelfish. The body of the discus fish is nearly disc-shaped, flat, with a very short caudal peduncle, and symmetrical dorsal and anal fins. Its body color is diverse, including red discus with a red base, brown discus with a brown base, blue discus with a blue base, and also dotted with red, yellow, blue, green, black, brown, white, purple and other colors, with rich colors. 

When the light is dim, the body color will become darker; when the light is bright, the color will be more vivid, and stripes will appear all over the body.

6. Chaetodontidae

Butterfly fish fry grow many thorns on their heads, which will gradually heal into hard bone plates, forming a kind of helmet, which plays a role in protecting themselves. Their body shape is generally rhombus or oval, very flattened, and the lateral line is complete. There are many types of butterfly fish, and their body color changes as they grow, but the most notable feature is that there is a special patch at the junction of the body and the tail, which is called a "false eye", while the real eye is covered by a black band. This optical illusion makes the enemy mistake the tail for the head, which is an interesting strategy to deceive the enemy.

The horsefish is one of the famous butterfly fish, with staggered stripes on its body, fresh and natural. There is also an elegant elongated white filamentous fin on the back, which adds a romantic atmosphere, making it one of the most popular ornamental fish in the aquarium.

7. Pterapogon kauderni

The Sishui Rosefish has a silvery-white body covered with black stripes and white spots, four black vertical stripes, a forked tail, and beautiful spots all over its body. It is very elegant and extremely charming when swimming. It is difficult to distinguish between males and females. When placed under the right light, they reveal a natural crystalline feeling and look as beautiful as a dream.

The Surabaya Rosefish is one of the few marine ornamental fish that can swim in groups in a coral aquarium, and it is also one of the most popular marine ornamental fish. However, it is regrettable that the Surabaya Rosefish has now been listed as an endangered species by the World Conservation Union.

8. Pomacanthus Imperator

Big-faced Angelfish and Angelfish have some similarities in appearance, but they are two different fish. Unlike Angelfish, Big-faced Angelfish do not have spines on their gill covers.

Big-faced Angelfish come in a variety of sizes and colors and are a very attractive fish. Their body color is a mixture of dark blue, white and electric blue, forming neatly arranged ring stripes, like a round rainbow lollipop. This coloration lasts for about 4 years until the fish matures, when a black hue forms around the eyes of the adult fish, along with a series of blue and yellow stripes.

9. Amphilophus

Parrotfish are named for their colorful colors and parrot-like beaks. Male striped parrotfish in the Pacific often have a green-orange or green-red body coloration, while females have a charming pattern of blue and yellow. In the Atlantic, male queen parrotfish usually have a blue body coloration with green, red and orange, while females have a light red or purple coloration with a white stripe. In either case, parrotfish have a colorful appearance, as if covered with a layer of watercolor or oil paint, presenting a delicate and dreamy brilliance. Through the appearance of parrotfish, we can also explore the mystery of color aesthetics.

10. Paracanthurus hepatus

Many people have a special liking for Pseudo-surgeon. This fish is highly recognizable and can be easily distinguished from other fish. It has a striking royal blue body color with obvious color-matching disc-shaped black bands, which is very eye-catching. The dorsal and anal fins are royal blue with wide black edges, while the caudal peduncle and caudal fin are bright yellow. There is a hard spine on each side of the caudal peduncle, and the caudal spine sheath is not obvious. 

It is worth mentioning that as the body size increases, the color of the fish body will become more and more elegant. Due to its strong and gorgeous colors, Pseudo-surgeon has become one of the most popular fish in the aquarium. However, it is regrettable that Pseudo-surgeon has been listed as an endangered species by the World Conservation Union.

The selection of the world's top ten most beautiful fish list mainly considers the external shape and body color of various fish. The list results are for reference only. If you have any questions about the list, please comment and communicate at the end of the article.

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