Orange dottyback (Pseudochromis aldabraensis)

Scientific name: Pseudochromis aldabraensis Bauchot-Boutin, 1958

The Orange dottyback (Pseudochromis aldabraensis) is a marine fish of the family Pseudochromidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 24–28°C (75–82°F). Native range: Indian Ocean, Aldabra, Persian Gulf, Gulf of Oman, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka.

Orange dottyback care at a glance

Temperature: 24–28°C (75–82°F)

Biology

A cryptic species, quick to take shelter. Has been reared in captivity.

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Species facts

Scientific name: Pseudochromis aldabraensis
Family: Pseudochromidae (Dottybacks)
Order: Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 10.0
Environment: Marine; demersal, usually 1 - 20 m
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: Indian Ocean: Aldabra, Persian Gulf, Gulf of Oman, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka.
Conservation status (IUCN): Not Evaluated
Threat to humans: Harmless
Uses: Aquarium: commercial