The Spot-tailed Dottyback – Pseudochromis jamesi is a small, vibrant fish that belongs to the Pseudochromidae family, a group of fish commonly known as dottybacks.
Description & Characteristics
This species is characterized by its striking coloration. It has a pale orange to reddish body with a distinct black spot on its tail fin. The Spot-tailed Dottyback can reach a maximum size of 5.5 cm, making it a relatively small fish. Its small size and captivating colors make it a popular choice for reef aquariums.
Habitat and Occurrence
The Spot-tailed Dottyback – Pseudochromis jamesi is found in a range of marine zones, including subtidal, sublittoral, and infralittoral. It prefers depths between 1.0 and 18.0 meters, favoring rocky reefs, crevices, and caves. Its habitat extends to the deeper neritic zone, which encompasses the area from the lower limit of the intertidal zone to the shelf edge at around 200 m.
Taxonomy
The Spot-tailed Dottyback, scientifically known as Pseudochromis jamesi, belongs to the Class: Teleostei, Order: Ovalentaria incertae sedis, and Family: Pseudochromidae.
Feeding
The Spot-tailed Dottyback is a carnivorous fish that feeds primarily on small invertebrates. Its diet includes a wide variety of organisms such as Bosmiden, Brine Shrimp Nauplii, Brine Shrimps, Cyclops, Flakes, Frozen food (small sorts), Krill, Lobster eggs, Mosquito larvae, Mysis, Pellets, and Shrimps.
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