| Family: |
Pseudochromidae (Dottybacks), subfamily: Pseudochrominae |
| Max. size: |
13 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 5 - 40 m, non-migratory |
| Distribution: |
Eastern Indo-West Pacific: Philippines and southeastern Indonesia to Australia (Ref. 90102). |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 3-3; Dorsal soft rays (total): 27-29; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 15-16. Description: Characterized by yellowish brown color; narrow bluish stripes on side of body; dorsal and anal fins with pale spotting; snout yellowish; blackish bar through eye; caudal fin yellowish; juvenile similar, yellow overall body; anterior lateral line scales 23-32; depth of body 28.8-34.5 % of SL (Ref. 90102). |
| Biology: |
Found in lagoon and seaward reefs. Prefers drop-offs, usually close to corals and sponges. Usually solitary, occasionally in pairs. |
| 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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