| Family: |
Pseudochromidae (Dottybacks), subfamily: Pseudochrominae |
| Max. size: |
8.6 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 18 - 40 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Pacific: Vietnam (Ref. 081967), Papua New Guinea, the Solomon Islands and Australia. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 3-3; Dorsal soft rays (total): 28-31; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 16-18. Description: Characterized by having entirely dark brown to blackish color; anterior lateral-line scales 22-34; depth of body 28.1-33.0 % of SL (Ref. 90102). |
| Biology: |
Occurs inshore (Ref. 7300). Found in or near holes or among corals. Mimics the angelfish Centropyge nox (Ref. 9710). Also found in coral and rocky reefs on slopes and drop-offs, usually solitary (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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