Immaculate dottyback
📖 Overview
Immaculate dottyback (Pseudoplesiops immaculatus) 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 4 cm. It occurs at depths between 2 and 20 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): 1; Dorsal soft rays (total): 27 - 28; Anal spines: 1 - 2; Anal soft rays: 16 - 18. : elongated; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Immaculate dottyback is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Immaculate dottyback is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Immaculate dottyback is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 2 - 20 m . Tropical West Pacific: Maldives, Christmas Is.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Bearded Dottyback · Immaculate Dottyback |
| 🌍CES | sapínovec australský |
| 🇯🇵Japanese | Hanasakitanabatamegisu · ハナサキタナバタメギス |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Pseudodonzela-ouro |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 1 records indexed .
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