Pseudochromis fridmani
| Pseudochromis fridmani | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Perciformes |
| Family: | Pseudochromidae |
| Genus: | Pseudochromis |
| Species: | P. fridmani |
| Binomial name | |
| Pseudochromis fridmani Klausewitz, 1968 | |
Pseudochromis fridmani is a species of fish in the family Pseudochromidae, the dottybacks. Its common name is orchid dottyback. It is endemic to the Red Sea.[1]
This fish is up to 6.3 centimeters long. It lives in tropical marine waters up to 60 meters deep near reefs. It shelters in holes and under overhangs.[1]
This species has been bred in captivity and is of some commercial importance as an aquarium pet.[1]
References
- 1 2 3 Froese, R. and D. Pauly. Pseudochromis fridmani. FishBase. 2011.
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