Southeast Asian Blackstripe Dottyback

Pseudochromis perspicillatus

Southeast Asian Blackstripe Dottyback

A slim dottyback marked with a dark side stripe, it haunts silty coastal habitat with scattered coral heads and rocky patches down to about 25 metres. Solitary by nature, it darts between shelters and grows to only about 12 centimetres.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Ovalentaria incertae sedis › Pseudochromidae › Pseudochromis

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 278195.

FAQ

How deep does the Southeast Asian Blackstripe Dottyback live?
The Southeast Asian Blackstripe Dottyback (Pseudochromis perspicillatus) is typically found at 3–27 m.
Is the Southeast Asian Blackstripe Dottyback dangerous to divers?
The Southeast Asian Blackstripe Dottyback is harmless to divers.
How big does the Southeast Asian Blackstripe Dottyback get?
The Southeast Asian Blackstripe Dottyback grows to about 12 cm.