Blue-Striped Dottyback
Pseudochromis springeri
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 2–60 m
- Max size: 5.5 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A common little dottyback of lagoon and seaward reefs, it darts among corals and has been bred in captivity. It reaches only about six centimetres and keeps close to the shelter of the reef.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Ovalentaria incertae sedis › Pseudochromidae › Pseudochromis
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 218337.
FAQ
- How deep does the Blue-Striped Dottyback live?
- The Blue-Striped Dottyback (Pseudochromis springeri) is typically found at 2–60 m.
- Is the Blue-Striped Dottyback dangerous to divers?
- The Blue-Striped Dottyback is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Blue-Striped Dottyback get?
- The Blue-Striped Dottyback grows to about 5.5 cm.