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Orchid dottyback (Pseudochromis fridmani) fish species information

Scientific Name
Pseudochromis fridmani

Common Name
Orchid dottyback

Biology
Usually on vertical rock faces or beneath overhangs, taking refuge in small holes. Generally common (Ref. 9710). Has been reared in captivity (Ref. 35411).

Classification

Classified By
Klausewitz, 1968
Class
Ray-finned fishes (Actinopterygii)
Order
Perch-like fish (Perciformes)
Family
Dottybacks (Pseudochromidae)

Distribution

Region
Western Indian Ocean
Distribution
Western Indian Ocean: known only from the Red Sea.
Range
Unknown

Environment

Climate
Tropical
Water Temperature From
24 °C
Water Temperature To
26 °C
Depth From - meters
1 m
Depth To - meters
60 m
Zone
reef-associated
Environment
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 1 - 60 m (Ref. 9710), usually 1 - 60 m (Ref. 27115)
Trophic Level
3.5 s.e. 0.50 Based on food items.
Occurs in Marine / Salt water
True
Occurs in Brackish water
False
Occurs in Fresh Water
False
Occurs on Reefs
True
Is kept in Aquariums
True

Physical Size and Genetics

Maximum Length
6.3 cm
Common Length
Unknown cm
Phylogenetic Diversity Index
PD50 = 0.5000 many relatives (e.g. carps) 0.5 - 2.0 few relatives (e.g. lungfishes)

Human Uses and Population

Human Uses
Aquarium: commercial
Vulnerability
Low vulnerability (10 of 100)
Resilience
Unknown
Threat To Humans
  Harmless
IUCN Red List Status
  Not Evaluated