| Family: |
Pseudochromidae (Dottybacks), subfamily: Congrogadinae |
| Max. size: |
8.9 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 0 - 3 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Central Pacific: northern Australia, from Western Australia to Queensland. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 1-1; Dorsal soft rays (total): 49-53; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 38-43; Vertebrae: 56-59. Gill membranes fused ventrally to isthmus. Shoulder with an ocellated, black, eye-sized spot. Lateral line short with 9.7 (6-14) pored scales. |
| Biology: |
Found in intertidal pools to 3 m. Feeds mainly on crustaceans. Eggs with cruciform hooks on the surface. |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 04 February 2009 Ref. (130435)
|
| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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