Pyle's dottyback (Pseudochromis pylei)

Scientific name: Pseudochromis pylei Randall & McCosker, 1989

Pyle's dottyback (Pseudochromis pylei)

The Pyle's dottyback (Pseudochromis pylei) is a marine fish of the family Pseudochromidae. Native range: Western Central Pacific, Flores and Banda seas.

Biology

Dorsal spines (total): 3; Dorsal soft rays (total): 25-28; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 1 - 15. Light gray becoming yellow on rear third the body and tail.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Pseudochromis pylei
Family
Pseudochromidae (Dottybacks)
Order
Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
8.0
Depth range
40–85 m (131–279 ft)
Environment
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 40 - 85 m
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
Western Central Pacific: Flores and Banda seas.
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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