| Family: |
Pseudochromidae (Dottybacks), subfamily: Pseudochrominae |
| Max. size: |
10 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine |
| Distribution: |
Western Central Pacific: Great Barrier Reef. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 3-3; Dorsal soft rays (total): 34-38; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 19-20. Males grayish with reddish head, large individuals usually dark gray to black; females pinkish to bright yellow or greenish with short reddish bars below posterior dorsal fin, large individuals sometimes dark gray to black with red belly (Ref. 2334). |
| Biology: |
Occurs inshore near reefs (Ref. 7300). Found in or near holes (Ref. 9710). Has been reared in captivity (Ref. 35413). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 22 July 2021 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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