Pseudochromis erdmanni Erdmann’s Dottyback

Pseudochromis erdmanni is commonly referred to as Erdmann’s Dottyback. Difficulty in the aquarium: moyen. A aquarium size of at least 150 Liter is recommended. Toxicity: Toxic hazard unknown.

Dr. Gerald (Gerry) Robert Allen, Australien

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Scientific:: Pseudochromis erdmanni
German:: Erdmanns Zwergbarsch
English:: Erdmann’s Dottyback

Category:: Pseudochromidés

Family tree:: Animalia (Kingdom) > Chordata (Phylum) > Teleostei (Class) > Ovalentaria incertae sedis (Order) > Pseudochromidae (Family) > Pseudochromis (Genus) > erdmanni (Species)
Initial determination:: Gill & Allen, 2011

Occurrence:: Ambon, Indonesia, Moluccas, Raja Amat, Sulawesi, West Papua
Marine Zone:: Mesopelagial
Mesopelagic zone
lies between 200 to 1000 meters depth, thus it is considered the "twilight zone of the sea" between the light and dark depth zones.
Sea depth:: 20 - 66 Meter
Habitats:: Rocky outcrops, Rock ledges, Seawater, Sea water
Size:: 2.36" - 3.23" (6cm - 8.2cm)
Temperature:: 75.2 °F - 84.2 °F (24°C - 29°C)
Food:: Invertebrates, Zoobenthos, Zooplankton
Tank:: 33 gal (~ 150L)
Difficulty:: moyen
Offspring:: Not available as offspring
Toxicity:: Toxic hazard unknown