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Pseudochromis dutoiti Smith, 1955 Dutoiti |
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photo by
Randall, J.E. |
| Family: | Pseudochromidae (Dottybacks), subfamily: Pseudochrominae | |||
| Max. size: | 9 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine | |||
| Distribution: | Western Indian Ocean: Pakistan to Durban, South Africa (Ref. 5471); misidentification of P. aldabraensis in the Persian Gulf (Ref. 68964). | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 3-3; Dorsal soft rays (total): 28-33; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 16-19 | |||
| Biology: | Common among shoreline rocks and corals. Guards eggs laid in empty shells (Ref. 9710). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 13 August 2019 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||