Family: |
Pseudochromidae (Dottybacks), subfamily: Pseudochrominae |
Max. size: |
7.2 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 2 - 30 m |
Distribution: |
Western Indian Ocean: Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Occurs usually around bases of small rocks or coral heads on sandy bottoms. Has been reared in captivity (Ref. 35411). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 13 August 2019 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
Country info: |
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