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Pseudoplesiops typus Bleeker, 1858 Hidden basslet |
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photo by
Muséum-Aquarium de Nancy/B. Alenda |
| Family: | Pseudochromidae (Dottybacks), subfamily: Pseudoplesiopinae | |||
| Max. size: | 4.6 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range 6 - 65 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Central Pacific: Borneo to the Solomon Islands, north to the Philippines, south to northwestern Australia and Queensland; Marshall Islands in Micronesia. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 2-2; Dorsal soft rays (total): 24-26; Anal spines: 2-3; Anal soft rays: 14-16. Variable from pale yellow to red (Ref. 48635). Description: Characterized by having two color variations: light grey with yellow median fins and yellow hue on lower head and pectoral fin base, or red overall color; dorsal and anal fins with fine blue margin; pelvic fins white; eye surrounded by distinctive dark ring; single lateral-line scale; greatest depth of body 3.5-4.0 in SL (Ref. 90102). | |||
| Biology: | Found in reef crests and lagoons (Ref. 48635); also near coral heads (Ref. 1602). Cryptic (Ref 90102). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 10 March 2015 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||
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