Spiny Dottyback
Pseudochromis quinquedentatus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 10–50 m
- Max size: 9.5 cm
- For divers: safe
The spiny dottyback is a small, secretive reef fish that haunts outcrops on sand and rubble bottoms near inshore reefs. It grows to about ten centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Ovalentaria incertae sedis › Pseudochromidae › Pseudochromis
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 278202.
FAQ
- How deep does the Spiny Dottyback live?
- The Spiny Dottyback (Pseudochromis quinquedentatus) is typically found at 10–50 m.
- Is the Spiny Dottyback dangerous to divers?
- The Spiny Dottyback is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Spiny Dottyback get?
- The Spiny Dottyback grows to about 9.5 cm.