Sabah Dottyback
Manonichthys alleni
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 2–40 m
- Max size: 5.1 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
The Sabah dottyback is a secretive five centimetre reef fish that hides in caves and under ledges of coastal fringing reefs. It has even been found living inside a tubular sponge, sheltering within its hollow body.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Ovalentaria incertae sedis › Pseudochromidae › Manonichthys
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 474970.
FAQ
- How deep does the Sabah Dottyback live?
- The Sabah Dottyback (Manonichthys alleni) is typically found at 2–40 m.
- Is the Sabah Dottyback dangerous to divers?
- The Sabah Dottyback is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Sabah Dottyback get?
- The Sabah Dottyback grows to about 5.1 cm.