Pseudochromis luteus Aoyagi, 1943
Pseudochromis luteus
photo by Randall, J.E.

Family:  Pseudochromidae (Dottybacks), subfamily: Pseudochrominae
Max. size:  4.65 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  reef-associated; marine; depth range 0 - 20 m
Distribution:  Western Pacific: Japan to the Philippines.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 3-3; Dorsal soft rays (total): 24-26; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 13-14. Description: Characterized by male having yellowish color on head and breast grading to red-orange to bright red over rest of body, median fins without distinctive markings; female light brown color grading to white on lower half of head and breast region; anterior lateral line scales 26-32; predorsal scales 12-17; depth of body 25.9-30.6 % of SL (Ref. 90102).
Biology:  Found in intertidal zone and rock and coral reefs (Ref 90102).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 22 July 2021 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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