Sunrise dottyback (Pseudochromis flavivertex)

Scientific name: Pseudochromis flavivertex R?ppell, 1835

The Sunrise dottyback (Pseudochromis flavivertex) is a marine fish of the family Pseudochromidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 24–28°C (75–82°F). Native range: Western Indian Ocean, Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden.

Sunrise dottyback care at a glance

Temperature: 24–28°C (75–82°F)

Biology

Occurs usually around bases of small rocks or coral heads on sandy bottoms. Has been reared in captivity.

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Species facts

Scientific name: Pseudochromis flavivertex
Family: Pseudochromidae (Dottybacks)
Order: Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 7.2
Depth range: 2–30 m (7–98 ft)
Environment: Marine; reef-associated; depth range 2 - 30 m, usually 2 - 30 m
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: Western Indian Ocean: Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden.
Conservation status (IUCN): Not Evaluated
Threat to humans: Harmless
Uses: Aquarium: commercial