Pseudochromis fridmani is a species of fish in the family Pseudochromidae, the dottybacks. Its common name is orchid dottyback. It is endemic to the Red Sea.[1]
This fish is up to 6.3 centimeters long. It lives in tropical marine waters up to 60 meters deep near reefs. It shelters in holes and under overhangs.[1]
This species has been bred in captivity and is of some commercial importance as an aquarium pet.[1] The specific name honours David Fridman of the Maritime Museum in Eilat in Israel who collected the type specimen.[2]