Orchid Dottyback
Pseudochromis fridmani
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 1–60 m
- Max size: 6.3 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A brilliant purple dottyback of Red Sea reefs, it darts along vertical rock faces and ducks into small holes when alarmed. Generally common, it has been bred successfully in captivity and grows to only about six centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Ovalentaria incertae sedis › Pseudochromidae › Pseudochromis
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 218336.
FAQ
- How deep does the Orchid Dottyback live?
- The Orchid Dottyback (Pseudochromis fridmani) is typically found at 1–60 m.
- Is the Orchid Dottyback dangerous to divers?
- The Orchid Dottyback is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Orchid Dottyback get?
- The Orchid Dottyback grows to about 6.3 cm.