Design

The firefish’s elongated dorsal fin is used to communicate with other firefish. It is also used to lodge itself into small cracks and crevices of a reef. This defense mechanism became part of the firefish’s instincts only after the Fall since before the Fall all animals were vegetarian.

Features

• The torpedo-like body of the purple firefish is colored light pink near its head and deepens into a deep red or orange at its tail.
• The upper lobes of the tail are almost black.
• It has an elongated dorsal fin.

Fun Facts

• The purple firefish is aggressively territorial against other firefishes.
• It is sometimes called a dartfish because of its quick swimming style.
• Several firefishes, particularly juveniles, may utilize the same hole.