Harlequin smiler

The Harlequin smiler lives in the reef-associated, marine environment.

A Harlequin Smiler caught on hook and line near Hervey Bay, Queensland. Photo © R. March. View larger image. The Harlequin Smiler is golden-yellow above and blue-purple below. More

The Harlequin Smiler is golden-yellow above and blue-purple below. There are blue-edged yellow spots on the sides and a deep blue blotch on the operculum. More

Harlequin Smiler species Opistognathus fenmutis Acero P. More

Common names

harlequin smiler in English
大眼后颌鰧 in Mandarin Chinese
大眼後頜鰧 in Mandarin Chinese

Order : Perciformes
Family : Opistognathidae
Genus : Opistognathus
Species : Opistognathus eximius
Authority : Ogilby, 1908