Bluespotted dottyback (Pseudochromis persicus)

Scientific name: Pseudochromis persicus Murray, 1887

The Bluespotted dottyback (Pseudochromis persicus) is a marine fish of the family Pseudochromidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 24–28°C (75–82°F). Native range: Western Indian Ocean, Persian Gulf to Pakistan.

Bluespotted dottyback care at a glance

Temperature: 24–28°C (75–82°F)

Species facts

Scientific name: Pseudochromis persicus
Family: Pseudochromidae (Dottybacks)
Order: Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 15.4
Depth range: 1–25 m (3–82 ft)
Environment: Marine; reef-associated; depth range 1 - 25 m, usually 1 - 25 m
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: Western Indian Ocean: Persian Gulf to Pakistan.
Conservation status (IUCN): Not Evaluated
Threat to humans: Harmless
Uses: Aquarium: commercial