Pseudochromis springeri Lubbock, 1975 Blue-striped dottyback |
photo by
Fenner, R. |
Family: | Pseudochromidae (Dottybacks), subfamily: Pseudochrominae | |||
Max. size: | 5.5 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range 2 - 60 m | |||
Distribution: | Western Indian Ocean: Red Sea. | |||
Diagnosis: | ||||
Biology: | A common inhabitant of lagoon and seaward reefs. Found among corals. Has been reared in captivity (Ref. 35413). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 13 August 2019 Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless |