Dottybelly Dottyback
Pseudochromis yamasakii
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 18–45 m
- Max size: 5.1 cm
- For divers: safe
A tiny dottyback, barely 5 centimetres long, found on reefs at depths between about 18 and 45 metres. Photographs taken in water as cool as 18 degrees suggest it tolerates temperatures lower than most of its tropical relatives.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Ovalentaria incertae sedis › Pseudochromidae › Pseudochromis
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 1376234.
FAQ
- How deep does the Dottybelly Dottyback live?
- The Dottybelly Dottyback (Pseudochromis yamasakii) is typically found at 18–45 m.
- Is the Dottybelly Dottyback dangerous to divers?
- The Dottybelly Dottyback is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Dottybelly Dottyback get?
- The Dottybelly Dottyback grows to about 5.1 cm.