Spot-Stripe Dottyback
Pseudochromis tonozukai
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 30–45 m
- Max size: 6.3 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A small dottyback of mixed sand and rubble slopes, this fish settles around the 45 metre mark. Pairs and lone individuals share the same patch of seabed, each rarely straying far from cover.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Ovalentaria incertae sedis › Pseudochromidae › Pseudochromis
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 388759.
FAQ
- How deep does the Spot-Stripe Dottyback live?
- The Spot-Stripe Dottyback (Pseudochromis tonozukai) is typically found at 30–45 m.
- Is the Spot-Stripe Dottyback dangerous to divers?
- The Spot-Stripe Dottyback is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Spot-Stripe Dottyback get?
- The Spot-Stripe Dottyback grows to about 6.3 cm.