The Pyle's dottyback (Pseudochromis pylei) is a saltwater fish of the family Pseudochromidae that grows up to 8 cm.
Description
The Pyle's dottyback is a dottyback (Pseudochromidae) from reef water of the western Pacific. The species grows to about 7 cm and has a slender, orange-yellow with a paler belly body with a long, continuous dorsal fin. As a fiercely territorial, secretive fish it darts from crevice to crevice along coral and rock and snaps at small crustaceans and worms. Many dottybacks can change sex. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Pyle's dottyback?
The Pyle's dottyback has an elongate, eel-like body and is mainly yellow-gold.
Where does the Pyle's dottyback live?
The Pyle's dottyback lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground.
How big does the Pyle's dottyback get?
The Pyle's dottyback grows to a maximum of about 8 cm.
Is the Pyle's dottyback dangerous to humans?
No, the Pyle's dottyback is harmless to humans.
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Same genus Pseudochromis
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