Dottybacks

Dottybacks are a group of small, brightly colored fish that belong to the family Pseudochromidae. They are popular in the reef aquarium hobby due to their vibrant hues and relatively small size, making them suitable for a variety of tank sizes. Dottybacks are generally hardy and can adapt to captive conditions, but they can be territorial and aggressive towards other small fish, especially conspecifics or similar-looking species. They thrive in aquariums with plenty of rockwork and hiding places. A well-established tank with stable water parameters is essential for their well-being. Dottybacks are carnivorous, feeding on a diet of meaty foods such as mysis shrimp, brine shrimp, and finely chopped seafood.

1. 
   Common name: Black striped dampier

   Scientific name: Labracinus cyclophthalmus
2. Common name: Lined dottyback

   Scientific name: Labracinus lineatus
3. Common name: Midnight dottyback

   Scientific name: Manonichthys paranox
4. Common name: Longfin dottyback

   Scientific name: Manonichthys polynemus
5. 
   Common name: Splendid dottyback

   Scientific name: Manonichthys splendens
6. Common name: Queensland dottyback

   Scientific name: Ogilbyina queenslandiae
7. 
   Common name: Cave Damsel

   Scientific name: Ogilbyina salvati
8. 
   Common name: Diadem dottyback

   Scientific name: Pictichromis diadema
9. 
   Common name: Royal dottyback

   Scientific name: Pictichromis paccagnellae
10. 
    Common name: Magenta dottyback

    Scientific name: Pictichromis porphyrea
11. 
    Common name: Orange dottyback

    Scientific name: Pseudochromis aldabraensis
12. Common name: Double-striped dottyback

    Scientific name: Pseudochromis bitaeniatus
13. Common name: Stripe-tailed dottyback

    Scientific name: Pseudochromis caudalis
14. Common name: Yellow-breasted dottyback

    Scientific name: Pseudochromis coccinicauda
15. Common name: Surge dottyback

    Scientific name: Pseudochromis cyanotaenia
16. 
    Common name: Orchid Dottyback

    Scientific name: Pseudochromis dilectus
17. Common name: Forktail dottyback

    Scientific name: Pseudochromis dixurus
18. Common name: Dutoiti

    Scientific name: Pseudochromis dutoiti
19. 
    Common name: Floppy-tail dottyback

    Scientific name: Pseudochromis elongatus
20. Common name: Firetail dottyback

    Scientific name: Pseudochromis flammicauda
21. 
    Common name: Sunrise dottyback

    Scientific name: Pseudochromis flavivertex
22. 
    Common name: Orchid dottyback

    Scientific name: Pseudochromis fridmani
23. Common name: Golden dottyback

    Scientific name: Pseudochromis fuscus
24. Common name: Shelf dottyback

    Scientific name: Pseudochromis howsoni
25. Common name: Spot-tailed dottyback

    Scientific name: Pseudochromis jamesi
26. Common name: White-nosed dottyback

    Scientific name: Pseudochromis leucorhynchus
27. Common name: Yellowtail dottyback

    Scientific name: Pseudochromis linda
28. 
    Common name: Orange dottyback

    Scientific name: Pseudochromis luteus
29. Common name: Marshall Is. dottyback

    Scientific name: Pseudochromis marshallensis
30. Common name: Dark dottyback

    Scientific name: Pseudochromis melas
31. 
    Common name: Lyretail dottyback

    Scientific name: Pseudochromis moorei
32. Common name: Natal dottyback

    Scientific name: Pseudochromis natalensis
33. 
    Common name: Blackstripe dottyback

    Scientific name: Pseudochromis nigrovittatus
34. Common name: Olive dottyback

    Scientific name: Pseudochromis olivaceus
35. Common name: Oman Pseudochromis

    Scientific name: Pseudochromis omanensis
36. Common name: Gulf dottyback

    Scientific name: Pseudochromis persicus
37. 
    Common name: Blackstripe dottyback

    Scientific name: Pseudochromis perspicillatus
38. Common name: Pale dottyback

    Scientific name: Pseudochromis pesi
39. 
    Common name: Painted dottyback

    Scientific name: Pseudochromis pictus
40. Common name: Pyle's dottyback

    Scientific name: Pseudochromis pylei
41. 
    Common name: Striped dottyback

    Scientific name: Pseudochromis sankeyi
42. 
    Common name: Blue-striped dottyback

    Scientific name: Pseudochromis springeri
43. 
    Common name: Lyretail dottyback

    Scientific name: Pseudochromis steenei
44. Common name: Striated dottyback

    Scientific name: Pseudochromis striatus
45. Common name: Collared dottyback

    Scientific name: Pseudoplesiops collare
46. Common name: Bearded dottyback

    Scientific name: Pseudoplesiops revellei
47. Common name: Rose island dottyback

    Scientific name: Pseudoplesiops rosae
48. Common name: Ring-eyed dottyback

    Scientific name: Pseudoplesiops typus
49. Common name: Fleckfin dottyback

    Scientific name: Pseudoplesiops wassi