Family: |
Pseudochromidae (Dottybacks), subfamily: Pseudochrominae |
Max. size: |
5.2 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
reef-associated; marine |
Distribution: |
Western Indian Ocean: Madagascar. |
Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 3-3; Dorsal soft rays (total): 26-27; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 16-17; Vertebrae: 26-26. This species distinguished by the following characters: 26-27 segmented dorsal-fin rays; 16-17 segmented anal fin rays; 41-45 scales in lateral series; 32-36 anterior lateral line scales; 20-21 circumpeduncular scales; 32-34 total caudal-fin rays; opercle with a distinct dark spot anteriorly, no dark spot on opercular flap (Ref. 81967). |
Biology: |
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IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 13 August 2019 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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