| Family: |
Pseudochromidae (Dottybacks), subfamily: Pseudochrominae |
| Max. size: |
4.28 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 0 - 10 m |
| Distribution: |
Eastern Indian Ocean: Christmas Island. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 3-3; Dorsal soft rays (total): 22-22; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 13-13. Description: Characterized by uniformly yellowish olive to greenish yellow color of head and body; anterior lateral line scales 25-27; predorsal scales 13-15; depth of body 25.6-27.5 % of SL (Ref. 90102). |
| Biology: |
Solitary. Found in fringing coral reefs in 1-10 m (Ref 90102). |
| 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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