| Family: |
Pseudochromidae (Dottybacks), subfamily: Assiculinae |
| Max. size: |
8 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range - 30 m |
| Distribution: |
Indo-Pacific: endemic to Western Australia and Queensland. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 3-3; Dorsal soft rays (total): 22-24; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 12-14; Vertebrae: 28-29. Head and body with small, bright blue spots. Uninterrupted lower lip at symphysis. Dorsal and anal rays mostly unbranched and segmented. Upper part of caudal fin with 4-5 procurrent rays and 9 principal rays; the lower part with 4-5 procurrent and 8 principal rays. Disjunct lateral line; anterodorsal series of 33-43 (usually 36-40) tubed scales extending from gill opening. Usually 19 or 20 circumpeduncular scales (Ref. 37748). |
| Biology: |
Occurs inshore near reefs (Ref. 7300) and weed bed areas; usually in relatively silty waters at depths up to 30 m. A secretive species usually found at highly eroded limestone reef and rocks (Ref. 37748). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 22 July 2021 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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