Labracinus atrofasciatus (Herre, 1933)
Blackbarred dottyback
Labracinus atrofasciatus
photo by Allen, G.R.

Family:  Pseudochromidae (Dottybacks), subfamily: Pseudochrominae
Max. size:  16.7 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  reef-associated; marine; depth range 1 - 5 m
Distribution:  Western Central Pacific: South China Sea.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 2-2; Dorsal soft rays (total): 25-25; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 14-14. Description: Characterized by generally dark brown color including fins; caudal peduncle white; pale caudal fin; posterior dorsal fin with black spot; anterior lateral-line scales 51-53; depth of body 36.4 % of SL (Ref. 90102).
Biology:  Solitary. Inhabits silty coral reefs in 1-5 m (Ref 90102).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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