| Family: |
Pseudochromidae (Dottybacks), subfamily: Anisochrominae |
| Max. size: |
2.83 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 0 - 11 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Indian Ocean: Saint Brandon's Shoals. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 1-1; Dorsal soft rays (total): 25-27; Anal spines: 1-1; Anal soft rays: 17-19. Dorsal fin of males generally dusky when preserved, the large dark spot absent on anterior part of fin. Caudal vertebrae, 23-25 (usually 24). Anterior lateral line scales 32-39, usually 33-37. Posterior interorbital pores 1-2; total parietal pores 14-30, usually more than 30 (Ref. 42958). |
| Biology: |
Apparently living in corals with surfaces composed of tiny finger-like projections (Ref. 42958). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 14 August 2019 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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