Longfin dottyback (Manonichthys polynemus)

Scientific name: Manonichthys polynemus Fowler, 1931

Longfin dottyback (Manonichthys polynemus)

The Longfin dottyback (Manonichthys polynemus) is a marine fish of the family Pseudochromidae. Native range: Western Pacific, northeastern Indonesia and Palau.

Biology

Dorsal spines (total): 3; Dorsal soft rays (total): 27; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 14. Recognized by the long ventral fins, filamentous median fins, and yellow tear-mark below the eye. Found on steep slopes and walls with tubular sponges, usually in depths of about 20 m.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Manonichthys polynemus
Family
Pseudochromidae (Dottybacks)
Order
Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
12.0
Depth range
2–50 m (7–164 ft)
Environment
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 2 - 50 m
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
Western Pacific: northeastern Indonesia and Palau.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Harmless

Sources

Taxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

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