Brown dottyback (Pseudochromis fuscus)

Scientific name: Pseudochromis fuscus M?ller & Troschel, 1849

The Brown dottyback (Pseudochromis fuscus) is a marine fish of the family Pseudochromidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 24–26°C (75–79°F).

Brown dottyback care at a glance

Temperature: 24–26°C (75–79°F)

Biology

Dorsal spines (total): 3; Dorsal soft rays (total): 25-28; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 13 - 15. Various color variations from almost blackish brown to bright yellow.

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Species facts

Scientific name: Pseudochromis fuscus
Family: Pseudochromidae (Dottybacks)
Order: Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 10.0
Depth range: 2–30 m (7–98 ft)
Environment: Marine; reef-associated; depth range 2 - 30 m, usually 3 - 25 m
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: Indo-Pacific: Sri Lanka east to Vanuatu; north to at least Hong Kong and the Ryukyu Islands; south to the central coast of Western Australia and the southern Great Barrier Reef.
Conservation status (IUCN): Not Evaluated
Threat to humans: Harmless
Uses: Aquarium: commercial