Sailfin Dottyback
Oxycercichthys veliferus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 12–50 m
- Max size: 12 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A small dottyback that darts among rock and coral over sandy bottoms in coastal water between twelve and fifty metres. The male carries a tall sailfin and reaches only about twelve centimetres, sheltering close to cover and snapping up small prey.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Ovalentaria incertae sedis › Pseudochromidae › Oxycercichthys
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 475068.
FAQ
- How deep does the Sailfin Dottyback live?
- The Sailfin Dottyback (Oxycercichthys veliferus) is typically found at 12–50 m.
- Is the Sailfin Dottyback dangerous to divers?
- The Sailfin Dottyback is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Sailfin Dottyback get?
- The Sailfin Dottyback grows to about 12 cm.