Commet Dottyback
Pseudochromis cometes
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 12–18 m
- Max size: 2.2 cm
- For divers: safe
This dottyback hides among isolated coral patches on sand and rubble bottoms between about 12 and 18 metres. It grows to only about two centimetres. Like others in its family it is pugnacious for its size and rarely strays far from shelter.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Ovalentaria incertae sedis › Pseudochromidae › Pseudochromis
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 278170.
FAQ
- How deep does the Commet Dottyback live?
- The Commet Dottyback (Pseudochromis cometes) is typically found at 12–18 m.
- Is the Commet Dottyback dangerous to divers?
- The Commet Dottyback is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Commet Dottyback get?
- The Commet Dottyback grows to about 2.2 cm.