Dutoiti (Pseudochromis dutoiti)

Scientific name: Pseudochromis dutoiti Smith, 1955

The Dutoiti (Pseudochromis dutoiti) is a marine fish of the family Pseudochromidae. Native range: Western Indian Ocean, Pakistan and Persian Gulf to Durban, South Africa.

Biology

Dorsal spines (total): 3; Dorsal soft rays (total): 28-33; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 16 - 19

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Species facts

Scientific name: Pseudochromis dutoiti
Family: Pseudochromidae (Dottybacks)
Order: Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 9.0
Environment: Marine; reef-associated
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: Western Indian Ocean: Pakistan and Persian Gulf to Durban, South Africa.
Conservation status (IUCN): Not Evaluated
Threat to humans: Harmless
Uses: Aquarium: commercial