Lined dartfish (Ptereleotris grammica)

Scientific name: Ptereleotris grammica Randall & Lubbock, 1982

The Lined dartfish (Ptereleotris grammica) is a marine fish of the family Ptereleotridae. In the aquarium it needs water at 22–27°C (72–81°F). Native range: Indo-West Pacific, Mauritius and Maldives to the Solomon Islands, north to the Ryukyu Islands, south to the Great Barrier Reef.

Lined dartfish care at a glance

Temperature: 22–27°C (72–81°F)

Biology

Occurs on rubble or sandy areas of seaward reefs. Burrows occasionally.

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Species facts

Scientific name: Ptereleotris grammica
Family: Ptereleotridae (Dartfishes)
Order: Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 10.0
Depth range: 30–50 m (98–164 ft)
Environment: Marine; reef-associated; depth range 30 - 50 m, usually 30 - 50 m
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: Indo-West Pacific: Mauritius and Maldives to the Solomon Islands, north to the Ryukyu Islands, south to the Great Barrier Reef.
Conservation status (IUCN): Not Evaluated
Threat to humans: Harmless
Uses: Aquarium: commercial