Springer's dwarf perch
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Springer's miniature bass in the aquarium |
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Springer's dwarf perch ( Pseudochromis springeri ) is a fish from the family of dwarf perch (Pseudochromidae).
features
Springer's dwarf perch is up to 6 cm long and has an elongated body shape with two long and narrow dorsal and pelvic fins lying on the side of the body and a rounded tail fin . Except for the small transparent pelvic fin , the fins are dark gray-blue like the entire body. Two bright blue stripes that cover the head and are reminiscent of the pattern of a cleaner fish are striking . The eye lies between them. In addition, the fins have a light to dark blue border.
distribution
The distribution area is limited exclusively to the Red Sea .
Way of life
This species of dwarf perch lives in hiding rock and coral reefs up to 60 m deep. It can be found individually as well as in pairs and defends its territory aggressively against conspecifics .
literature
- Hans A. Baensch / Helmut Debelius : Meerwasser Atlas 1 , Mergus Verlag, Melle, ISBN 3-88244-110-0
- Andreas Vilcinskas : 1000 fish. Naumann & Göbel mbH, Cologne, ISBN 3-625-10570-5
Web links
- Pseudochromis springeri on Fishbase.org (English)