Pseudochromis eichleri explained

Pseudochromis eichleri, also known as Eichler’s dottyback, is a species of ray-finned fish in the family Pseudochromidae. It is found in the Pacific Ocean around Indonesia.^[1]

Description

Pseudochromis eichleri reaches a standard length of 6.8cm (02.7inches).

Etymology

The fish is named for Dieter Eichler, who was the first to photograph the species.

Notes and References

1. Gill, A.C., G.R. Allen and M. Erdmann, 2012. Two new species of striped Pseudochromis from the Philippine Islands and Indonesia, with a redescription of P. colei (Perciformes: Pseudochromidae). Zootaxa 3165:25-38.