Pyle's Dottyback
Pseudochromis pylei
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 40–87 m
- Max size: 8 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: DD
A small dottyback of steep reef drop offs, collected as deep as eighty five metres at Palau among coral rock and rubble with patches of sand. It keeps to caves and ledges, a secretive fish little more than the width of two fingers.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Ovalentaria incertae sedis › Pseudochromidae › Pseudochromis
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 278201.
FAQ
- How deep does the Pyle's Dottyback live?
- The Pyle's Dottyback (Pseudochromis pylei) is typically found at 40–87 m.
- Is the Pyle's Dottyback dangerous to divers?
- The Pyle's Dottyback is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Pyle's Dottyback get?
- The Pyle's Dottyback grows to about 8 cm.