| Pseudochromidae (Dottybacks), subfamily: Pseudoplesiopinae |
| 7.5 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
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reef-associated; marine; depth range 0 - 65 m |
| Indo-Pacific: eastern Indian Ocean to central Pacific. |
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Dorsal spines (total): 2-2; Dorsal soft rays (total): 25-26; Anal spines: 1-2; Anal soft rays: 15-16. Appears pink underwater (Ref. 48635).
Description: Characterized by having variable color, generally red, reddish brown, purple; belly and other lower portion of head; head with yellow suffusion; frequently pinkish (Ref. 90102). |
| Occurs inshore (Ref. 7300), in crevices near drop-offs (Ref. 8631, 48635). Also found in caves (Ref 90102). |
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Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 10 March 2015 Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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