Splendid Dottyback
Manonichthys splendens
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 5–40 m
- Max size: 13 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A solitary dottyback of lagoon and seaward reefs, the splendid dottyback keeps close to drop offs near corals and sponges. It grows to about 13 centimetres, darts quickly between crevices, and occasionally pairs up on the reef.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Ovalentaria incertae sedis › Pseudochromidae › Manonichthys
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 475083.
FAQ
- How deep does the Splendid Dottyback live?
- The Splendid Dottyback (Manonichthys splendens) is typically found at 5–40 m.
- Is the Splendid Dottyback dangerous to divers?
- The Splendid Dottyback is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Splendid Dottyback get?
- The Splendid Dottyback grows to about 13 cm.