Unicorn Codlet
NameUnicorn Codlet
Scientific NameBregmaceros atlanticus
Common NamesUnicorn Codlet, Atlantic Codlet
FamilyBregmacerotidae
OriginWestern Atlantic Ocean, Gulf of Mexico, Caribbean Sea
Temperamentpeaceful
Dietcarnivore
Care Levelexpert
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)100
Max Size (Inches)3
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)68-78
pH Range8.1-8.4
Compatible SpeciesNot typically kept in aquariums due to specialized deep-water pelagic requirements.
Description
The Unicorn Codlet (Bregmaceros atlanticus) is a small, slender, pelagic marine fish found in the Western Atlantic Ocean. It is characterized by its elongated body and a single dorsal fin ray on its head. This species is a carnivore, feeding primarily on zooplankton and small crustaceans, and is not typically kept in home aquariums due to its specialized deep-water pelagic requirements.
