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Pseudochromis aurulentus Gill & Randall, 1998 Yellowlip dottyback |
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photo by
Randall, J.E. |
| Family: | Pseudochromidae (Dottybacks), subfamily: Pseudochrominae | |||
| Max. size: | 6.8 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range 14 - 21 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Central Pacific. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 3-3; Dorsal soft rays (total): 27-27; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 15-15. Description: Characterized by generally greyish brown color, sometimes yellowish on head; yellow lips; each scale of body with dark spot, forms longitudinal rows; pectoral-fin axil with dark spots or bar; anterior lateral line scales 27-32; predorsal scales 21-26; depth of body 27.8-29.7 % of SL (Ref. 90102). | |||
| Biology: | Found in reef crevices and under rock outcrops in 14-21 m (Ref 90102). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||