Pseudoplesiops annae (Weber, 1913)
Anna's dottyback
Pseudoplesiops annae
photo by Winterbottom, R.

Family:  Pseudochromidae (Dottybacks), subfamily: Pseudoplesiopinae
Max. size:  3.7 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  reef-associated; marine; depth range 5 - 113 m
Distribution:  Western Pacific.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 1-1; Dorsal soft rays (total): 25-27; Anal spines: 1-1; Anal soft rays: 16-17. Description: Characterized by generally brown color, including median fins, iris pink or red; pinkish hue on head; single lateral-line scale; greatest depth of body 4.2-4.7 in SL (Ref. 90102).
Biology:  Inhabits inshore reefs (Ref. 7300). Also found among rubble and in crevices, solitary or in loose groups (Ref 90102).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 10 March 2015 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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