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. |
Diagnosis: |
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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). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 12 August 2019 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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