Saddled Dottyback
Pictichromis ephippiata
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 30–50 m
- Max size: 4 cm
- For divers: safe
A small dottyback collected from coral and rubble slopes, it shelters around overhangs and rocks on reef dropoffs between about 30 and 50 metres. It grows to only 4 centimetres and tucks tight into the reef when disturbed.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Ovalentaria incertae sedis › Pseudochromidae › Pictichromis
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 398493.
FAQ
- How deep does the Saddled Dottyback live?
- The Saddled Dottyback (Pictichromis ephippiata) is typically found at 30–50 m.
- Is the Saddled Dottyback dangerous to divers?
- The Saddled Dottyback is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Saddled Dottyback get?
- The Saddled Dottyback grows to about 4 cm.