| Family: |
Pseudochromidae (Dottybacks), subfamily: Pseudochrominae |
| Max. size: |
6.83 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 0 - 40 m |
| Distribution: |
Pacific Ocean : Philippines. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 3-3; Dorsal soft rays (total): 24-24; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 14-14. This species differs from other pseudochromids in having the following set of characters: D III,24; A III,14; pelvic-fin rays I,5; anterior tip of palatine tooth patch directed medially behind posterolateral arm of vomerine tooth patch; upper part of body with dark (dark grey to black in life) longitudinal stripe, extending horizontally to or towards caudal-fin base; scales in lateral series 41-45; circumpeduncular scales 22-23 (Ref. 89094).
Description: Characterized by having a pair of yellow stripes on base of tail extending to rear margin of caudal fin; anterior lateral line scales 32-35; predorsal scales 21; depth of body 28.0 % of SL (Ref. 90102). |
| Biology: |
Occurs in rubble habitats in low rocky outcrops or with low coral heads. Also photographed at 5 m depth in an open area with sand and some isolated corals and rocks (Ref. 89094). Solitary (Ref 90102). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 02 March 2017 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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