Raja Ampat Dottyback
Pseudochromis ammeri
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 10–45 m
- Max size: 6 cm
- For divers: safe
A small dottyback of isolated coral and rock outcrops in both silty and clear reef water, it hovers around the heads down to about 45 metres and sometimes deeper. Curious and easy to photograph, it still ducks into crevices when a diver presses too close.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Ovalentaria incertae sedis › Pseudochromidae › Pseudochromis
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 712612.
FAQ
- How deep does the Raja Ampat Dottyback live?
- The Raja Ampat Dottyback (Pseudochromis ammeri) is typically found at 10–45 m.
- Is the Raja Ampat Dottyback dangerous to divers?
- The Raja Ampat Dottyback is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Raja Ampat Dottyback get?
- The Raja Ampat Dottyback grows to about 6 cm.