Pseudochromis flavivertex Rüppell, 1835 Sunrise dottyback |
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Océanopolis |
Family: | Pseudochromidae (Dottybacks), subfamily: Pseudochrominae | |||
Max. size: | 7.2 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range 2 - 30 m | |||
Distribution: | Western Indian Ocean: Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden. | |||
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Biology: | Occurs usually around bases of small rocks or coral heads on sandy bottoms. Has been reared in captivity (Ref. 35411). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 13 August 2019 Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless |