| Family: |
Pseudochromidae (Dottybacks), subfamily: Pseudochrominae |
| Max. size: |
6.8 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 12 - 65 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Central Pacific. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 3-3; Dorsal soft rays (total): 25-27; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 16-16. Description: Characterized by generally brown color, paler ventrally; each scale with large yellow spot; anterior lateral line scales 24-31; predorsal scales 16-24; depth of body 28.0-36.3 % of SL (Ref. 90102). |
| Biology: |
Solitary or in pairs around rocky outcrops and sponges (Ref 90102). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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