Cenderawasih Dottyback
Pictichromis caitlinae
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 10–55 m
- Max size: 4.3 cm
- For divers: safe
A small dottyback of silty, turbid reefs in Cenderawasih Bay, keeping to rocky outcrops between about ten and fifty five metres. It replaces a close relative found in the clearer outer reaches of the bay, and grows to only about four centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Ovalentaria incertae sedis › Pseudochromidae › Pictichromis
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 398490.
FAQ
- How deep does the Cenderawasih Dottyback live?
- The Cenderawasih Dottyback (Pictichromis caitlinae) is typically found at 10–55 m.
- Is the Cenderawasih Dottyback dangerous to divers?
- The Cenderawasih Dottyback is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Cenderawasih Dottyback get?
- The Cenderawasih Dottyback grows to about 4.3 cm.