Orangetail Dottyback
Pseudochromis flammicauda
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 3–10 m
- Max size: 5.5 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
This dottyback is a small inshore reef fish of about six centimetres that darts in and out of holes in coral or rock. It keeps to shallow water, mostly between three and ten metres, with a bright orange tail.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Ovalentaria incertae sedis › Pseudochromidae › Pseudochromis
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 278176.
FAQ
- How deep does the Orangetail Dottyback live?
- The Orangetail Dottyback (Pseudochromis flammicauda) is typically found at 3–10 m.
- Is the Orangetail Dottyback dangerous to divers?
- The Orangetail Dottyback is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Orangetail Dottyback get?
- The Orangetail Dottyback grows to about 5.5 cm.