Shy hamlet Profile

The Shy hamlet (Hypoplectrus guttavarius) is a marine fish characterized by its distinctive coloration, displaying shades of yellow and brown with spots and bars decorating its body. It originates from the western Atlantic Ocean, including the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean Sea. This species has a typical hamlet shape, with a relatively elongated body and a large, prominent eye. Despite its striking appearance, the Shy hamlet is not well known or particularly common in the aquarium hobby, largely due to its specific habitat preferences and the challenges of captive care.