Chlidichthys rubiceps Lubbock, 1975
Chlidichthys rubiceps
photo by Randall, J.E.

Family:  Pseudochromidae (Dottybacks), subfamily: Pseudoplesiopinae
Max. size:  3.69 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 0.5 g
Environment:  demersal; marine
Distribution:  Western Indian Ocean: Red Sea.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Type specimen taken from 30 m depth (Ref. 33021).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 19 July 2017 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless
Country info:  Based on a new record from Aqaba (Ref. 58021).


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