May 1, 2025
The ocean is home to some of the most visually stunning creatures on Earth. Here are 10 incredibly colourful fish that look like living works of art.
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Known for its electric blue, green, and orange swirls, the mandarin fish looks like a painting in motion.
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Famous from movies, clownfish flash bright orange with white and black stripes and live among sea anemones.
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This small reef fish fades from deep purple to bright yellow, making it a vibrant reef standout.
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Parrotfish sport a rainbow of colors and even change shades as they age or switch sexes.
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With its bold stripes and feathery fins, the lionfish looks beautiful but carries venomous spines.
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Though found in freshwater, bettas are popular for their vivid colors and flowing, elegant fins.
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Recognizable by its bold black, white, and yellow stripes, it’s a favorite among divers and aquarists.
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Striking blue and orange lines and a yellow tail make this reef fish look truly royal.
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The bright blue tang with its yellow tail gained fame as “Dory” in animated films.
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This wrasse displays shimmering greens, blues, and pinks that shift as it swims under sunlight.
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