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Labracinus atrofasciatus (Herre, 1933) Blackbarred dottyback |
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photo by
Allen, G.R. |
| Family: | Pseudochromidae (Dottybacks), subfamily: Pseudochrominae | |||
| Max. size: | 16.7 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range 1 - 5 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Central Pacific: South China Sea. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 2-2; Dorsal soft rays (total): 25-25; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 14-14. Description: Characterized by generally dark brown color including fins; caudal peduncle white; pale caudal fin; posterior dorsal fin with black spot; anterior lateral-line scales 51-53; depth of body 36.4 % of SL (Ref. 90102). | |||
| Biology: | Solitary. Inhabits silty coral reefs in 1-5 m (Ref 90102). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 29 June 2024 (B1ab(iii)) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||