Origin
Distributed across the Indo-Pacific region, particularly around coral reefs and lagoons of the Philippines, Indonesia, and the Great Barrier Reef.

Visual & Behavioral Appeal
Known for its transparent, angular body and rigid, triangular shape. Juveniles show strikingly translucent skin with blue speckles. Swims with a hovering, jet-like motion using its dorsal and anal fins.

Purpose
Primarily kept for visual appeal and education. Its otherworldly appearance draws interest and gives tanks a rare, organic-mechanical vibe.

Importance
Offers aquarists a chance to keep a lesser-known, peaceful marine oddball. A symbol of delicate balance in reef environments and predator-prey mimicry systems.

Included Resources
Requires a low-flow system, fine sand, gentle tankmates, and a minimum 100-gallon tank. Toxin concerns mean it must never be housed with aggressive fish. Strong protein skimming and pristine water are essential.

Best Use Cases
Specialty FOWLR tanks, public displays, or dedicated peaceful marine tanks. Not suitable for mixed reefs or aggressive setups.

Conservation Context
Not endangered, but rare in the trade and not commonly aquacultured. Poor survival rates in unprepared systems underscore the need for careful sourcing and aquarist responsibility.

Ideal Aquatic Species
• Firefish
• Jawfish
• Cardinalfish
• Small wrasses (with caution)
• Avoid triggers, puffers, large angels, or fast/aggressive swimmers

Region (A)
• Latitude: -8.3405° S
• Longitude: 115.0920° E
(Bali, Indonesia — lagoon and reef edge zones)

Region (B)
• Latitude: -18.2871° S
• Longitude: 147.6992° E
(Great Barrier Reef — shallow reef flats and coral lagoons)