Orange Dottyback
Pseudochromis aldabraensis
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: to 25 m
- Max size: 10 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A small, cryptic dottyback of offshore coral and rocky reefs, it is quick to dart for cover among the rubble down to about 25 metres. Hardy and brightly coloured, it is one of the species that aquarists have managed to breed in captivity.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Ovalentaria incertae sedis › Pseudochromidae › Pseudochromis
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 218333.
FAQ
- How deep does the Orange Dottyback live?
- The Orange Dottyback (Pseudochromis aldabraensis) is typically found at to 25 m.
- Is the Orange Dottyback dangerous to divers?
- The Orange Dottyback is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Orange Dottyback get?
- The Orange Dottyback grows to about 10 cm.