Family: |
Pseudochromidae (Dottybacks), subfamily: Pseudochrominae |
Max. size: |
2.2 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 12 - 18 m |
Distribution: |
Western Central Pacific. |
Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 3-3; Dorsal soft rays (total): 27-27; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 14-14. Description: Characterized by 32-34 anterior lateral line scales; predorsal scales 20; unknown live color; head and body tan with rows of small dark spots corresponding with horizontal scale rows in preservative (Ref. 90102). |
Biology: |
Found in sand-rubble bottoms with isolated small coral patches in 12-18 m depth (Ref 90102). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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