Sailfin dottyback (Oxycercichthys veliferus)

Scientific name: Oxycercichthys veliferus Lubbock, 1980

The Sailfin dottyback (Oxycercichthys veliferus) is a marine fish of the family Pseudochromidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 24–26°C (75–79°F). Native range: Western Central Pacific, Australia.

Sailfin dottyback care at a glance

Temperature: 24–26°C (75–79°F)

Biology

Dorsal spines (total): 2; Dorsal soft rays (total): 25-26; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 16. Adults pale gray to yellowish with upper part of head bluish; dark blue spot at front of dorsal fin; dorsal fin bluish, grading to yellow posteriorly.

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Species facts

Scientific name: Oxycercichthys veliferus
Family: Pseudochromidae (Dottybacks)
Order: Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 12.0
Depth range: 12–50 m (39–164 ft)
Environment: Marine; reef-associated; depth range 12 - 50 m, usually 12 - 35 m
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: Western Central Pacific: Australia.
Conservation status (IUCN): Not Evaluated
Threat to humans: Harmless
Uses: Aquarium: commercial