Pseudochromis alticaudex Gill, 2004
Spotbreast dottyback
Pseudochromis alticaudex
photo by Gill, A.C.

Family:  Pseudochromidae (Dottybacks), subfamily: Pseudochrominae
Max. size:  4.58 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  reef-associated; marine; depth range 2 - 8 m
Distribution:  Western Pacific: eastern Indonesia, Papua New Guinea and the Solomon Islands.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 3-3; Dorsal soft rays (total): 24-25; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 12-13. This species distinguished by the following characters: 24-25 (usually 24) segmented dorsal-fin rays; 12-13 (usually 13) segmented anal fin rays; 18-25 anterior lateral line scales; 16-20 (usually 20) circumpeduncular scales; relatively stout and pungent anal-fin spines, the second much stouter than the third; color in alcohol consisting of pale central spots on scales of flanks behind pectoral fin base and dark central spots on breast scales (Ref. 81967). Description: Characterized by having predorsal scales of 18-25; depth of body from dorsal origin to pelvic origin 30.1-32.6 % of SL (Ref. 90102).
Biology:  Known from coral reefs in harbours and near mangrove areas (Ref. 81967).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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