| Family: |
Pseudochromidae (Dottybacks), subfamily: Anisochrominae |
| Max. size: |
3.1 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 0 - 9 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Indian Ocean: East Africa, Comoros and northern Madagascar. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 1-1; Dorsal soft rays (total): 25-26; Anal spines: 1-1; Anal soft rays: 17-18. Caudal vertebrae, 22-24 (usually 23). Lateral line scales usually 38-41. Anterior lateral line scales 28-35, usually 30-34. |
| Biology: |
Inhabits reefs and pools exposed at low tide. A protogynous hermaphrodite. Difficult to catch because of its small size. |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 20 July 2017 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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