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Blackstripe Dottyback
Pseudochromis perspicillatus
Inornate Dottyback
Chlidichthys inornatus
- Max size
- View in app
- Max depth
- 20 m
- Found in
- 4 regions
How to recognise it
- Colours
- greyyelloworangegreen
- Body shape
- Elongated
Chlidichthys inornatus is a species of fish in the Pseudochromidae family.
Description
Chlidichthys inornatus is a small sized fish which grows up to 4 cm. Its body has an elongate appearance gently compressed laterally and with prominent eyes. Its body and fins coloration are going from bright yellow to soft grey.
Distribution & habitat
Chlidichthys inornatus is endemic from Sri Lanka, Chagos and Maldives archipelagos in the Indian Ocean.
Biology
Chlidichthys inornatus lives in couple always nearby a shelter on the reef in shallow water. Its diet is carnivorous and composed of small invertebrates and also small fish.
Similar species
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Diadem Dottyback
Pictichromis diadema
Firetail Dottyback
Labracinus cyclophthalmus
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Royal Dottyback
Pictichromis paccagnellae
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Splendid Dottyback
Manonichthys splendens
Questions
Is Inornate Dottyback dangerous?
Inornate Dottyback has no known danger to humans. However, always observe marine life responsibly.
Where can you find Inornate Dottyback?
MaldivesIndian OceanChagos IslandsSri Lanka
How deep does Inornate Dottyback live?
Inornate Dottyback can be found at depths of up to 20 meters.
