Yellowbelly Hamlet
NameYellowbelly Hamlet
Scientific NameHypoplectrus aberrans
Common NamesYellowbelly Hamlet, Yellow-bellied Hamlet
FamilySerranidae
OriginWestern Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean Sea, Gulf of Mexico, Florida
Temperamentsemi-aggressive
Dietcarnivore
Care Levelintermediate
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)30
Max Size (Inches)5
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)72-82
pH Range8.1-8.4
Compatible SpeciesLarger Gobies, Blennies, Certain Wrasses, Tangs (in large tanks), Clownfish, Non-aggressive Damsels
Description
The Yellowbelly Hamlet is a striking marine fish known for its dark purplish-brown upper body and vibrant yellow belly and fins. It is a small, hardy species found in the coral reefs of the Western Atlantic. While generally peaceful with dissimilar tankmates, it can be territorial and aggressive towards other hamlets or fish of similar shape and size.
