The Darkstriped dottyback (Labracinus cyclophthalmus) is a saltwater fish of the family Pseudochromidae that grows up to 24 cm.
Description
The fire-tail devil is a colourful reef fish from the Indo-West Pacific, widespread in the Indo-Malayan Archipelago from southern Japan to the northwest shelf of Australia. The species grows to about 24 cm and has an elongate, mostly red body with a dark, curved marking around the eye. It lives hidden near coral or rock on shallow reefs between 2 and 20 metres depth and hunts small fish. The species is bred in captivity and is popular in the marine aquarium trade. The IUCN assesses the species as Least Concern (LC).
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Darkstriped dottyback?
The Darkstriped dottyback has a flattened, disc-shaped body, is mainly red-orange and shows a plain pattern.
Where does the Darkstriped dottyback live?
The Darkstriped dottyback lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground.
How big does the Darkstriped dottyback get?
The Darkstriped dottyback grows to a maximum of about 24 cm.
Is the Darkstriped dottyback dangerous to humans?
No, the Darkstriped dottyback is harmless to humans.
Is the Darkstriped dottyback edible?
The Darkstriped dottyback is not usually eaten.
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Same genus Labracinus
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