Natal dottyback (Pseudochromis natalensis)

Scientific name: Pseudochromis natalensis Regan, 1916

The Natal dottyback (Pseudochromis natalensis) is a marine fish of the family Pseudochromidae. Native range: Western Indian Ocean, Durban, South Africa to Kifuki Island, Mozambique; Kenya (2?S) and Madagascar.

Biology

Dorsal spines (total): 3; Dorsal soft rays (total): 25-27; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 13 - 18. Adults with blue spot on each body scale and one dark spot on upper opercle margin.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Pseudochromis natalensis
Family
Pseudochromidae (Dottybacks)
Order
Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
9.0
Depth range
5–25 m (16–82 ft)
Environment
Marine; benthopelagic; depth range 5 - 25 m
Climate
Subtropical
Distribution
Western Indian Ocean: Durban, South Africa to Kifuki Island, Mozambique; Kenya (2?S) and Madagascar.
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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