| Family: |
Pseudochromidae (Dottybacks), subfamily: Pseudochrominae |
| Max. size: |
4.93 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 0 - 15 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Pacific: Indonesia. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 3-3; Dorsal soft rays (total): 28-28; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 17-17; Vertebrae: 26-26. This species distinguished by the following characters: 28 segmented dorsal-fin rays; 17 segmented anal fin rays; 46 scales in lateral series; 35-37 anterior lateral line scales; no dark grey spot on anterior part of opercle behind upper edge of preopercle (Ref. 81967).
Description: Characterized by yellowish color grading to brown on upper head and back; blue spot on each scale of side forming longitudinal rows; generally pale fins with blue spots at base of dorsal fin; caudal fin yellowish (Ref. 90102). |
| Biology: |
Found in coral reefs in 0-15 m (Ref 90102). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
| Country info: |
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