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Pseudochromis jamesi Schultz, 1943 Spot-tailed dottyback |
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photo by
Randall, J.E. |
| Family: | Pseudochromidae (Dottybacks), subfamily: Pseudochrominae | |||
| Max. size: | 5.5 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range 1 - 18 m | |||
| Distribution: | Pacific Ocean: Great Barrier Reef to Samoa. Recently reported from Tonga (Ref. 53797). | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 3-3; Dorsal soft rays (total): 24-26; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 13-14. Description: Characterized by male red color, shading to orange on head, breast and abdomen; female purplish grey color; upper caudal fin base with black spot, broadly edged with white dorsally; anterior lateral line scales 27-34; predorsal scales 14-18; depth of body 26.1-30.9 % of SL (Ref. 90102). | |||
| Biology: | Occurs inshore (Ref. 7300). Found on reef flats and on lagoon reefs (Ref. 9710). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 10 March 2015 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||