Royal dottyback

 

Scientific name : Pictichromis paccagnellae

 

Family : Pseudochromidae (dottybacks, 154 species)
Size : Up to 7 cm
Distribution : Indonesia, from Java to the Vanuatu islands

 

Biology : It is a relatively discrete species that can be found among the crevices of rocks. However, the dottyback will defend its territory against fish several times its size. It is a micro-predator and feeds on small prey (crustaceans, worms, etc.).

 

IUCN status : Least concern