Hypoplectrus - Hamlets
Description
Hypoplectrus is a genus of fishes commonly known as hamlets, found mainly in coral reefs in the Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico, particularly around Florida and the Bahamas. They are a popular choice for hobbyist saltwater aquariums, and come in a variety of colors.
There are currently 17 recognized species in this genus:
Hypoplectrus aberrans Poey, 1868 (Yellowbelly hamlet)
Hypoplectrus atlahua Tavera & Acero P, 2013 (Jarocho hamlet)
Hypoplectrus castroaguirrei Del-Moral-Flores, J. L. Tello-Musi & J. A. Martínez-Pérez, 2012
Hypoplectrus chlorurus G. Cuvier, 1828 (Yellowtail hamlet)
Hypoplectrus ecosur Victor, 2012
Hypoplectrus floridae Victor, 2012
Hypoplectrus gemma Goode & T. H. Bean, 1882 (Blue hamlet)
Hypoplectrus gummigutta Poey, 1851 (Golden hamlet)
Hypoplectrus guttavarius Poey, 1852 (Shy hamlet)
Hypoplectrus indigo Poey, 1851 (Indigo hamlet)
Hypoplectrus maculiferus Poey, 1871
Hypoplectrus maya Lobel, 2011 (Maya hamlet)
Hypoplectrus nigricans Poey, 1852 (Black hamlet)
Hypoplectrus providencianus Acero P & Garzón-Ferreira, 1994 (Masked hamlet)
Hypoplectrus puella G. Cuvier, 1828 (Barred hamlet)
Hypoplectrus randallorum Lobel, 2011 (Tan hamlet)
Hypoplectrus unicolor Walbaum, 1792 (Butter hamlet)
