| Family: |
Pseudochromidae (Dottybacks), subfamily: Pseudoplesiopinae |
| Max. size: |
4 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 2 - 20 m |
| Distribution: |
Indo-West Pacific: Maldives, Christmas Is., Indonesia and Australia. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 1-1; Dorsal soft rays (total): 27-28; Anal spines: 1-2; Anal soft rays: 16-18. Description: Characterized by brown to pinkish color; pinkish hue on head; fins yellowish with orange or reddish bands on dorsal and anal; single tubed lateral-line scale; greatest depth of body 4.0-4.1 in SL; presence of distinctive "cock's comb" skin flap on chin (Ref. 90102). |
| Biology: |
Inhabits coral reef (Ref. 75154). Cryptic (Ref 90102). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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