Royal dottyback
📖 Overview
Found in shallow coastal to deep outer-reef drop-offs . Hovers close to coral or rubble . Solitary or in small loosely scattered groups (Ref 90102).
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 3; Dorsal soft rays (total): 21 - 22; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 11 - 13. : elongated; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Royal dottyback is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Royal dottyback is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Royal dottyback is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 0 - 50 m , usually 0 - 15 m . Tropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Royal Dottyback |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pseudochromis paccagnellae | Axelrod | 1973 | Synonym |
| Pseudochromis paccagniella | Axelrod | 1973 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 4 records indexed .
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