| Family: |
Pseudochromidae (Dottybacks), subfamily: Pseudoplesiopinae |
| Max. size: |
3.7 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 5 - 113 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Pacific. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 1-1; Dorsal soft rays (total): 25-27; Anal spines: 1-1; Anal soft rays: 16-17. Description: Characterized by generally brown color, including median fins, iris pink or red; pinkish hue on head; single lateral-line scale; greatest depth of body 4.2-4.7 in SL (Ref. 90102). |
| Biology: |
Inhabits inshore reefs (Ref. 7300). Also found among rubble and in crevices, solitary or in loose groups (Ref 90102). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 10 March 2015 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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