| Pseudochromidae (Dottybacks), subfamily: Pseudochrominae |
| 12 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
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reef-associated; marine; depth range 2 - 50 m |
| Western Pacific: northeastern Indonesia and Palau. |
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Dorsal spines (total): 3-3; Dorsal soft rays (total): 27-29; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 14-15. Recognized by the long ventral fins, filamentous median fins, and yellow tear-mark below the eye. Found on steep slopes and walls with tubular sponges, usually in depths of about 20 m (Ref. 48635).
Description: Characterized by having brown to grey brown color; scales with pale spots forming longitudinal rows; base of pelvic fins with orange blotch; dorsal and anal fins with black margins; female having pelvic and anal fins with more yellow color; anterior lateral-line scales 18-32; predorsal scales 17-19; depth of body 32.3-35.9 % of SL (Ref. 90102). |
| An uncommon species that inhabits steep outer reef slopes, in areas with dense coral growth (Ref. 9710). Solitary, sometimes seen entering sponges (Ref 90102). |
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Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 10 March 2015 Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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