Splendid dottyback (Manonichthys splendens)

Scientific name: Manonichthys splendens Fowler, 1931

The Splendid dottyback (Manonichthys splendens) is a marine fish of the family Pseudochromidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 24–26°C (75–79°F). Native range: Eastern Indo-West Pacific, southeastern Indonesia.

Splendid dottyback care at a glance

Temperature: 24–26°C (75–79°F)

Biology

Found in lagoon and seaward reefs. Prefers drop-offs, usually close to corals and sponges. Usually solitary, occasionally in pairs.

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Species facts

Scientific name: Manonichthys splendens
Family: Pseudochromidae (Dottybacks)
Order: Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 13.0
Depth range: 5–40 m (16–131 ft)
Environment: Marine; reef-associated; non-migratory; depth range 5 - 40 m, usually 20 - 40 m
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: Eastern Indo-West Pacific: southeastern Indonesia.
Conservation status (IUCN): Not Evaluated
Threat to humans: Harmless
Uses: Aquarium: commercial