Fairy basslets are charming little fish that don't get bigger than 3 inches. They are often swimming upside-down near reef structures, and they always have a nearby hiding place. Their purple and gold colors are quite striking. They occur from depths of 10 feet down to 200 feet.
Unfortunately, recent analysis of the diet of the invasive lionfish on Bonaire have revealed that fairy basslets are one of the top 5 prey items of lionfish. Regardless, we still encounter fairy basslets often, and they always seem to light up the reef.
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