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🌊 Marine Data Deficient 🌡️ Tropical

Dottyback

Pictichromis dinar Randall & Schultz, 2009
Max Length
4.2 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.4
Depth
18–25 m
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
reef

📖 Overview

The drop-off at the type locality starts at 8 m, the substratum leading to this consists of coral rubble, a typical habitat for species of Cirrhilabrus . Apparently, the two small angelfishes sought by the collectors at this area are Centropyge bicolor and Paracentropyge multifaciata . Also found in crevices and overhangs on steep outer reef slopes (Ref 90102).

Scientific Name
Pictichromis dinar
Authority
Randall & Schultz, 2009
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Elongated
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
4.2 cm
Depth Range
18–25 m
Trophic Level
3.4
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 3 - 1; Dorsal soft rays (total): 22; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 12. : elongated; Cross section: compressed.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Dottyback is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous 📦 Batch Spawner
Spawning Season
spring-summer
Spawn Location
Pelagic
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; reef-associated; depth range 18 - 25 m . Tropical; 0°S - 1°S, 120°E - 121°E

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 🪸 Reef Associated
Trophic Level
3.4±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.0049 × L3.11 (TL)
Max TL
4.2cm
Dorsal Spines
2
Dorsal Rays
22
Anal Spines
3
Anal Rays
12

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2022

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.4
Predator
Body Shape
Elongated
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Randall & Schultz, 2009

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