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Diadem Dottyback
Pictichromis diadema
Blackstripe Dottyback
Pseudochromis perspicillatus
- Max size
- View in app
- Max depth
- 27 m
- Found in
- 12 regions
How to recognise it
- Colours
- whiteblackgreyyellow
- Body shape
- Standard
- Pattern
- Horizontal markings
Pseudochromis perspicillatus is a species of fish in the family Pseudochromidae, the dottybacks.
Description
Characterized by white to slightly yellowish color with dark grey snout, forehead and upper back (common variety), black stripe from snout tip to end of dorsal fin base. Komodo Island variety is overall yellowish to brown color with similar markings. Anterior lateral line scales 28-35; predorsal scales 21-27; depth of body 29.6-35.2 % of SL. Dorsal spines (total): 3; Dorsal soft rays (total): 24-26; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 13 - 14.
Distribution
Western Pacific Ocean: China and Japan south to Indonesia.
Habitat
Occurs on silty coastal habitat with remote coral heads to soft bottom at shallow depths to about 25 m. Also found on coral or rocky patches.
Similar species
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Firetail Dottyback
Labracinus cyclophthalmus
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Inornate Dottyback
Chlidichthys inornatus
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Royal Dottyback
Pictichromis paccagnellae
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Splendid Dottyback
Manonichthys splendens
Questions
Is Blackstripe Dottyback dangerous?
Blackstripe Dottyback has no known danger to humans. However, always observe marine life responsibly.
Where can you find Blackstripe Dottyback?
How deep does Blackstripe Dottyback live?
Blackstripe Dottyback can be found at depths of up to 27 meters.
