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 that allow them to dart quickly in and out of rock crevices when startled. This species of fish is hermaphroditic, meaning they can experience a sex change in their lifetime. Males guard and tend to the eggs, ensuring their survival until they hatch.