| Pseudochromidae (Dottybacks), subfamily: Pseudochrominae |
| 5.5 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
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reef-associated; marine; depth range 1 - 18 m |
| Pacific Ocean: Great Barrier Reef to Samoa. Recently reported from Tonga (Ref. 53797). |
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Dorsal spines (total): 3-3; Dorsal soft rays (total): 24-26; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 13-14. Description: Characterized by male red color, shading to orange on head, breast and abdomen; female purplish grey color; upper caudal fin base with black spot, broadly edged with white dorsally; anterior lateral line scales 27-34; predorsal scales 14-18; depth of body 26.1-30.9 % of SL (Ref. 90102). |
| Occurs inshore (Ref. 7300). Found on reef flats and on lagoon reefs (Ref. 9710). |
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Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 10 March 2015 Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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