Magenta dottyback (Pictichromis porphyrea)

Scientific name: Pictichromis porphyrea Lubbock & Goldman, 1974

The Magenta dottyback (Pictichromis porphyrea) is a marine fish of the family Pseudochromidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 24–26°C (75–79°F). Native range: Western Pacific, Philippines to Samoa, north to Ryukyu Islands, south to Moluccas and Admiralty Islands.

Magenta dottyback care at a glance

Temperature: 24–26°C (75–79°F)

Biology

Dorsal spines (total): 3; Dorsal soft rays (total): 21-22; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 11 - 12. Easily identified by the bright purple color that looks bright blue in sunlit underwater conditions.

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Species facts

Scientific name: Pictichromis porphyrea
Family: Pseudochromidae (Dottybacks)
Order: Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 6.0
Depth range: 6–65 m (20–213 ft)
Environment: Marine; reef-associated; depth range 6 - 65 m, usually 6 - 65 m
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: Western Pacific: Philippines to Samoa, north to Ryukyu Islands, south to Moluccas and Admiralty Islands.
Conservation status (IUCN): Not Evaluated
Threat to humans: Harmless
Uses: Aquarium: commercial