| Family: |
Pseudochromidae (Dottybacks), subfamily: Pseudoplesiopinae |
| Max. size: |
2.88 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 1 - 60 m |
| Distribution: |
Pacific Ocean: Micronesia and Australia to American Samoa. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 1-1; Dorsal soft rays (total): 27-29; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 16-18. Caudal fin rounded or truncate to slightly emarginate (Ref. 50540).
Description: Characterized by having two color varieties: pale yellow with pinkish head and base of dorsal and anal fins with blue flecks or overall brown with pink to reddish head; single lateral-line scale; greatest depth of body 21.3-28.2 % of SL (Ref. 90102). |
| Biology: |
Found in rock and coral reef habitats, including surge channels, reef slopes and drop-offs (Ref. 50540). Cryptic and seldom seen (Ref 90102). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 10 March 2015 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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