| Family: |
Pseudochromidae (Dottybacks), subfamily: Pseudochrominae |
| Max. size: |
6.8 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 14 - 21 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Central Pacific. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 3-3; Dorsal soft rays (total): 27-27; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 15-15. Description: Characterized by generally greyish brown color, sometimes yellowish on head; yellow lips; each scale of body with dark spot, forms longitudinal rows; pectoral-fin axil with dark spots or bar; anterior lateral line scales 27-32; predorsal scales 21-26; depth of body 27.8-29.7 % of SL (Ref. 90102). |
| Biology: |
Found in reef crevices and under rock outcrops in 14-21 m (Ref 90102). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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