Nosey Dottyback
Chlidichthys bibulus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 8–11 m
- Max size: 6.1 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A small dottyback that shelters among corals and seagrass, often near large boulders in macroalgae and sponge covered ground between eight and eleven metres. Like its kin it darts quickly back into cover when disturbed.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Ovalentaria incertae sedis › Pseudochromidae › Chlidichthys
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 218312.
FAQ
- How deep does the Nosey Dottyback live?
- The Nosey Dottyback (Chlidichthys bibulus) is typically found at 8–11 m.
- Is the Nosey Dottyback dangerous to divers?
- The Nosey Dottyback is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Nosey Dottyback get?
- The Nosey Dottyback grows to about 6.1 cm.