| Family: |
Pseudochromidae (Dottybacks), subfamily: Pseudochrominae |
| Max. size: |
8 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 0 - 30 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Pacific: Philippines and Taiwan to Vanuatu, south to northwestern Australia and New Caledonia; eastern Caroline and Marshall Islands in Micronesia. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 3-3; Dorsal soft rays (total): 24-27; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 11-14. Yellow tail and yellow spots on body scales that form dotted lines (Ref. 48635).
Description: Characterized by brown to greyish brown color grading to yellow on caudal fin; anterior lateral line scales 22-32; predorsal scales 16-26; depth of body 25.7-30.5 % of SL (Ref. 90102). |
| Biology: |
Inhabits lagoon and seaward reefs (Ref. 1602). Solitary or in pairs under ledges or in caves (Ref 90102). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 10 March 2015 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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