| Pseudochromidae (Dottybacks), subfamily: Pseudochrominae |
| 6 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
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reef-associated; marine; depth range 0 - 65 m |
| Western Pacific: Philippines to Samoa, north to Ryukyu Islands, south to Moluccas and Admiralty Islands. |
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Dorsal spines (total): 3-3; Dorsal soft rays (total): 21-22; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 10-12. Easily identified by the bright purple color that looks bright blue in sunlit underwater conditions (Ref. 48635).
Description: Characterized by entirely magenta color; anterior lateral line scales 19-28; predorsal scales 15-21; depth of body 27.6-31.8% of SL (Ref. 90102). |
| Hovers above coral or rubble and inhabits steep outer reef slopes and outer channel walls. Solitary or in small, loosely scattered groups at base of steep dropoffs (Ref 90102). |
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Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 10 March 2015 Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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