Painted Dottyback
Pseudochromis pictus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 28–36 m
- Max size: 8.3 cm
- For divers: safe
A small dottyback of deep outer reef slopes, the painted dottyback darts among isolated rock and coral outcrops between about 28 and 36 metres. Like its relatives it is a pugnacious little predator that picks small invertebrates near its shelter, and it grows to only eight centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Ovalentaria incertae sedis › Pseudochromidae › Pseudochromis
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 278197.
FAQ
- How deep does the Painted Dottyback live?
- The Painted Dottyback (Pseudochromis pictus) is typically found at 28–36 m.
- Is the Painted Dottyback dangerous to divers?
- The Painted Dottyback is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Painted Dottyback get?
- The Painted Dottyback grows to about 8.3 cm.