Barred hamlet Profile

The Barred hamlet (Hypoplectrus puella) is a small, vibrantly colored reef fish primarily found in the western Atlantic Ocean, including areas around the Caribbean Sea and Gulf of Mexico. Characterized by its distinctive bars or stripes, the fish exhibits a range of colors from yellow to olive, often with blue or purple hues. It resembles other hamlet species in appearance, featuring a somewhat elongated body and a large head. Despite its striking appearance, the Barred hamlet is not particularly well-known or popular in the aquarium hobby, possibly due to its specific care requirements and less availability compared to other marine fish.