| Family: |
Pseudochromidae (Dottybacks), subfamily: Congrogadinae |
| Max. size: |
5 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range - 44 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Indian Ocean: presently known only from off Port Shepstone, Natal, South Africa (30°47.10'S, 30°29.10'E). |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 1-1; Dorsal soft rays (total): 42-42; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 32-32. Gill membranes fused but free from isthmus. Cheeks without scales. Lateral line short. |
| Biology: |
Known only from 2 type specimens collected at a depth of 44 m from a stony bottom (Ref. 531). Minimum depth from Ref. 58018. |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 20 July 2017 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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