| Family: |
Pseudochromidae (Dottybacks), subfamily: Congrogadinae |
| Max. size: |
6 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 12 - 15 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Indian Ocean: South Africa, Comoros, and Mauritius. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal soft rays (total): 45-50; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 36-40. Shoulder without the ocellated spot. Anterior interorbital pore absent. Preopercular canal with 6 pores. No scales on cheeks, opercles and nape. Gill membranes fused ventrally and free from isthmus. |
| Biology: |
Known from limestone and coral reefs. |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 19 July 2017 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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