Blackstripe Dottyback
Pseudochromis nigrovittatus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–15 m
- Max size: 9 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A cryptic dottyback that haunts tide pools, boulders and coral, and will sometimes shelter among the long spines of a Diadema sea urchin. It rarely exceeds nine centimetres and stays close to cover.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Ovalentaria incertae sedis › Pseudochromidae › Pseudochromis
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 218330.
FAQ
- How deep does the Blackstripe Dottyback live?
- The Blackstripe Dottyback (Pseudochromis nigrovittatus) is typically found at 0–15 m.
- Is the Blackstripe Dottyback dangerous to divers?
- The Blackstripe Dottyback is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Blackstripe Dottyback get?
- The Blackstripe Dottyback grows to about 9 cm.