Yellow-breasted dottyback
📖 Overview
Yellow-breasted dottyback (Pseudochromis coccinicauda) is a ray-finned fish of the family Pseudochromidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 3.9 cm. It occurs at depths between 1 and 9 metres. With a trophic level of 3.3, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 3; Dorsal soft rays (total): 22 - 23; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 12 - 13. : elongated; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Yellow-breasted dottyback is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Yellow-breasted dottyback is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Yellow-breasted dottyback is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 1 - 9 m . Tropical Indian Ocean: Maldives, Andaman Islands and Indonesia.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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