Pseudochromis paccagnellae
Taxonomical systematics
Scientific name
Pseudochromis paccagnellae Axelrod, 1973
Common names
Royal Dottyback,
Genus
Family
Pseudochromidae
Order
Perciformes
Class
Actinopterygii
Phylum
Chordata
Local ecology
Distribution
Tropical Western Pacific Ocean, Great Barrier Reef, Tropical Eastern Indian Ocean.
Habitat
Coral rubble with holes or crevices where it can hide (personal observation).
Biological characteristics
Maximum size
7cm TL
Wild foods
Benthic invertebrates.
Royal dottyback, P. paccagnellae, at Ribbon Reef #10, Great Barrier Reef. Depth: 20.2 metres.
Royal dottyback, P. paccagnellae, at Ribbon Reef #10, Great Barrier Reef. Depth: 16.7 metres.
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