Oblique-lined dottyback (Cypho purpurascens)

Scientific name: Cypho purpurascens De Vis, 1884

The Oblique-lined dottyback (Cypho purpurascens) is a marine fish of the family Pseudochromidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 22–24°C (72–75°F). Native range: Western Pacific, Great Barrier Reef and Papua New Guinea to Tonga.

Oblique-lined dottyback care at a glance

Temperature: 22–24°C (72–75°F)

Biology

Dorsal spines (total): 3; Dorsal soft rays (total): 22-24; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 13 - 15. Lower lip either uninterrupted at symphysis or with weak interruption only. Caudal fin rounded; upper part with 6 (5-7) procurrent rays and 8 principal rays. Lateral line with anterodorsal series of 23 - 32 (usually 25 - 29) tubed scales extending from gill opening, and a peduncular series of 3 - 9 (usually 5 - 7) tubed scales. Dorsal and anal fins without distinct scaly sheaths.

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Species facts

Scientific name: Cypho purpurascens
Family: Pseudochromidae (Dottybacks)
Order: Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 7.5
Depth range: 5–40 m (16–131 ft)
Environment: Marine; reef-associated; depth range 5 - 40 m, usually 5 - 35 m
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: Western Pacific: Great Barrier Reef and Papua New Guinea to Tonga.
Conservation status (IUCN): Not Evaluated
Threat to humans: Harmless
Uses: Aquarium: commercial