| Family: |
Pseudochromidae (Dottybacks), subfamily: Pseudochrominae |
| Max. size: |
4.65 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 0 - 20 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Pacific: Japan to the Philippines. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 3-3; Dorsal soft rays (total): 24-26; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 13-14. Description: Characterized by male having yellowish color on head and breast grading to red-orange to bright red over rest of body, median fins without distinctive markings; female light brown color grading to white on lower half of head and breast region; anterior lateral line scales 26-32; predorsal scales 12-17; depth of body 25.9-30.6 % of SL (Ref. 90102). |
| Biology: |
Found in intertidal zone and rock and coral reefs (Ref 90102). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 22 July 2021 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
| Country info: |
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