Gold-ring Dottyback
Pseudochromis oligochrysus
Also known as: Pacific Dottyback, Pacific Gregory
- Pacific Dottyback
- Pacific Gregory
Overview
Found over hard bottoms, amongst rubble and under coral overhangs, in deep surge zones and strong currents of reefs.
Pacific Ocean - Indonesia
Dottybacks are usually small and often brightly coloured.
They live inside the reefs structure, often at the back of caves and are very territorial and aggressive.
Females lay eggs which are guarded by the males who pick them up in their mouths on a regular basis to mix and aerate them.
How to identify
- Head & Mouth
- gold eye ring
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Habitat & where to find it
- Range · Pacific Ocean
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Found over hard bottoms, amongst rubble and under coral overhangs, in deep surge zones and strong currents of reefs.
Adult photos 1
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