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🌊 Marine Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Orangetail dottyback

Pseudochromis flammicauda Lubbock & Goldman, 1976
Max Length
5.5 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.3
Depth
3–10 m
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
11.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
reef

📖 Overview

Orangetail dottyback (Pseudochromis flammicauda) is a ray-finned fish of the family Pseudochromidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in reef-associated environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 5.5 cm. It occurs at depths between 3 and 10 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.

Scientific Name
Pseudochromis flammicauda
Authority
Lubbock & Goldman, 1976
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
5.5 cm
Depth Range
3–10 m
Trophic Level
3.3
Vulnerability
11.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Orangetail dottyback is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Orangetail 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 3 - 10 m . Tropical endemic to Australia.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 🪸 Reef Associated
Trophic Level
3.3±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.0049 × L3.11 (TL)
Max TL
5.5cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2021

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
11.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.3
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Lubbock & Goldman, 1976

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 11 records indexed .

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