Orangetail dottyback

Pseudochromis flammicauda

Pseudochromid Fish Reaching Five Point Five Centimeters

Orange
Tropical
Continental endemic
Local endemic species
Restricted distribution
Marine fish
Pacific Ocean
Oceania
Small
Tropical fish

Pseudochromis flammicauda the orangetail dottyback orfire-tail dottyback, is a species of ray-finned fish from Australia which is a member of the family Pseudochromidae. It occasionally makes its way into the aquarium trade. This fish grows to a size of 5.5 cm in length.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Blennies and Allies
Family: Pseudochromidae
Genus: Pseudochromis
Maximum length: 5.5 cm
Water: Marine
Distribution: Western Pacific: endemic to Australia.
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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