White-nosed dottyback

Pseudochromis leucorhynchus

Nine Centimeters Pseudochromid Fish of the Western Indian Ocean

White
Tropical
Regional distribution
Marine fish
Indian Ocean
Africa
West Asia
Fusiform
Small
Tropical fish

Pseudochromis leucorhynchus, or the white-nosed dottyback, is a species of ray-finned fish from the Western Indian Ocean: from Oman to Kenya, and the Socotra Archipelago. It is a member of the family Pseudochromidae. This species reaches a length of 9 cm (3.5 in).

Class: Teleosts
Order: Blennies and Allies
Family: Pseudochromidae
Genus: Pseudochromis
Maximum length: 9 cm
Water: Marine
Body shape: fusiform
Distribution: Western Indian Ocean: Kenya, Oman and Socotra Archipelago.
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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