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Pseudochromis melas Lubbock, 1977 Dark dottyback |
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photo by
Randall, J.E. |
| Family: | Pseudochromidae (Dottybacks), subfamily: Pseudochrominae | |||
| Max. size: | 8 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range 15 - 30 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Indian Ocean: Kenya and Natal, South Africa. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 3-3; Dorsal soft rays (total): 26-26; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 15-15 | |||
| Biology: | Often in rocky crevices (Ref. 9137); coral reefs on reef slopes (Ref. 81967). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 13 August 2019 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||