Common name: Dottybacks

Pseudochromis, commonly known as Dottybacks, are a genus of small, brightly colored fish found in the Indo-Pacific. They are popular in the reef aquarium hobby due to their vibrant hues and relatively small size. Dottybacks are known for their bold behavior and can be territorial, so they should be housed with care to avoid aggression. They thrive in well-established aquariums with plenty of rockwork and hiding places. These fish are carnivorous, feeding on a diet of meaty foods such as brine shrimp, mysis shrimp, and finely chopped seafood.

1. 
   Common name: Orange dottyback

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

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

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

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

   Scientific name: Pseudochromis cyanotaenia
6. 
   Common name: Orchid Dottyback

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

   Scientific name: Pseudochromis dixurus
8. Common name: Dutoiti

   Scientific name: Pseudochromis dutoiti
9. 
   Common name: Floppy-tail dottyback

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

    Scientific name: Pseudochromis flammicauda
11. 
    Common name: Sunrise dottyback

    Scientific name: Pseudochromis flavivertex
12. 
    Common name: Orchid dottyback

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

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

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

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

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

    Scientific name: Pseudochromis linda
18. 
    Common name: Orange dottyback

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

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

    Scientific name: Pseudochromis melas
21. 
    Common name: Lyretail dottyback

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

    Scientific name: Pseudochromis natalensis
23. 
    Common name: Blackstripe dottyback

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

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

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

    Scientific name: Pseudochromis persicus
27. 
    Common name: Blackstripe dottyback

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

    Scientific name: Pseudochromis pesi
29. 
    Common name: Painted dottyback

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

    Scientific name: Pseudochromis pylei
31. 
    Common name: Striped dottyback

    Scientific name: Pseudochromis sankeyi
32. 
    Common name: Blue-striped dottyback

    Scientific name: Pseudochromis springeri
33. 
    Common name: Lyretail dottyback

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

    Scientific name: Pseudochromis striatus