Brown Dottyback
Pseudochromis fuscus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 2–30 m
- Max size: 10 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
The brown dottyback lives among branching corals such as Acropora on lagoon and seaward reefs, slipping into crevices and ledges. A small pugnacious fish of about 10 centimetres, it sometimes turns up in the aquarium trade and has been bred in captivity.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Ovalentaria incertae sedis › Pseudochromidae › Pseudochromis
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 278179.
FAQ
- How deep does the Brown Dottyback live?
- The Brown Dottyback (Pseudochromis fuscus) is typically found at 2–30 m.
- Is the Brown Dottyback dangerous to divers?
- The Brown Dottyback is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Brown Dottyback get?
- The Brown Dottyback grows to about 10 cm.