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Sunrise dottyback

Pseudochromis flavivertex

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Fun Facts

This species of fish is hermaphroditic, meaning they can experience a sex change in their lifetime. When there is a a need for more males, females can switch. 

Species Type:

Fishes

Common Name(s):

Sunrise dottyback

Size:

These fish only grow up to 2.84 inches (7.2 centimeters) long.

Diet:

Sunrise dottybacks eat crustaceans like shrimps and crabs.

Range & Habitat:

In the Red Sea, sunrise dottybacks can be found near rocky areas, corals and sandy bottom habitats.

Details:

Sunrise dottybacks have yellow faces and topsides, deep blue midsections and white bellies. They have long and slender bodies with little separation between their midsection and tail.