Royal dottyback (Pictichromis paccagnellae)

Scientific name: Pictichromis paccagnellae Axelrod, 1973

The Royal dottyback (Pictichromis paccagnellae) 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, Indonesia (Java and Sulawesi) to Vanuatu; Palau in Micronesia.

Royal dottyback care at a glance

Temperature: 24–26°C (75–79°F)

Biology

Found in shallow coastal to deep outer-reef drop-offs. Hovers close to coral or rubble. Minimum depth reported from.

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Species facts

Scientific name: Pictichromis paccagnellae
Family: Pseudochromidae (Dottybacks)
Order: Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 7.0
Depth range: 1–50 m (3–164 ft)
Environment: Marine; reef-associated; depth range 1 - 50 m, usually 1 - 10 m
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: Western Pacific: Indonesia (Java and Sulawesi) to Vanuatu; Palau in Micronesia.
Conservation status (IUCN): Not Evaluated
Threat to humans: Harmless
Uses: Fisheries: of no interest; aquarium: commercial