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Pseudochromis aldabraensis Bauchot-Boutin, 1958 Orange dottyback |
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photo by
Randall, J.E. |
| Family: | Pseudochromidae (Dottybacks), subfamily: Pseudochrominae | |||
| Max. size: | 10 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range - 25 m | |||
| Distribution: | Indian Ocean: Aldabra, Persian Gulf, Gulf of Oman, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. | |||
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| Biology: | A cryptic species, quick to take shelter. Found on offshore coral and rocky reefs from shallow depths down to about 25m (Ref. 68964). Has been reared in captivity (Ref. 35413, 130616). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 12 August 2019 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||