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Pseudochromis fridmani Klausewitz, 1968 Orchid dottyback |
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Muséum-Aquarium de Nancy/B. Alenda |
| Family: | Pseudochromidae (Dottybacks), subfamily: Pseudochrominae | |||
| Max. size: | 6.3 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range 1 - 60 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Indian Ocean: known only from the Red Sea. | |||
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| Biology: | Usually on vertical rock faces or beneath overhangs, taking refuge in small holes. Generally common (Ref. 9710). Has been reared in captivity (Ref. 35411). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 13 August 2019 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||
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