Pseudochromis flammicauda Lubbock & Goldman, 1976
Orangetail dottyback
Pseudochromis flammicauda
photo by Winterbottom, R.

Family:  Pseudochromidae (Dottybacks), subfamily: Pseudochrominae
Max. size:  5.5 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  reef-associated; marine; depth range 3 - 10 m
Distribution:  Western Pacific: endemic to Australia.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Occurs inshore (Ref. 7300). Found in or near holes of coral or rock (Ref. 9710).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 22 July 2021 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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