| Family: |
Pseudochromidae (Dottybacks), subfamily: Pseudoplesiopinae |
| Max. size: |
3.13 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 0 - 40 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Indian Ocean: known only from the Chagos Archipelago. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 2-2; Dorsal soft rays (total): 22-22; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 13-13. A species of Chlidichthys with the following combination of characters: predorsal scales extending to supratemporal commissure; suborbital pores 6-8, usually 7; and sensory canal of infraorbital 1 usually not continuous with adjacent infraorbital (infraorbital 3) (Ref. 57771). |
| Biology: |
Occurs in lagoons, drop-offs, reef-tops, reef flats and intertidal reefs (Ref. 57771). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 20 July 2017 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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