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Pseudochromis lugubris Gill & Allen, 2004 Mournful dottyback |
| Family: | Pseudochromidae (Dottybacks), subfamily: Pseudochrominae | |||
| Max. size: | 8.2 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range 6 - 15 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Pacific: Papua New Guinea. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 3-3; Dorsal soft rays (total): 26-27; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 14-14. This species is diagnosed by the following characters: D III,26-27; A III,14; lateral line scales 48-50; caudal fin is truncate to emarginate, and sometimes weakly trifurcate (Ref. 56434). Description: Characterized by light brown color overall except purple to bluish color of cheek and lower portion of head; lower edge of eye outlined with orange and short black mark immediately behind eye; anterior lateral line scales 30-38; predorsal scales 23-28; depth of body 24.3-25.5 % of SL (Ref. 90102). | |||
| Biology: | Collected from reef caves, reef overhangs and slopes (Ref. 56434). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 29 June 2024 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||