Pseudochromis quinquedentatus McCulloch, 1926
Spiny dottyback
photo by CSIRO

Family:  Pseudochromidae (Dottybacks), subfamily: Pseudochrominae
Max. size:  9.5 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  reef-associated; marine; depth range 10 - 50 m
Distribution:  Indo-Pacific: Indonesia, the Arafura Sea (Ref. 9819) and Australia.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Occurs inshore, near reefs (Ref. 7300). Found around outcrops on sand or rubble bottoms (Ref. 9710).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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