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Pseudogramma xantha Randall, Baldwin & Williams, 2002 Yellow podge |
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photo by
Randall, J.E. |
| Family: | Grammistidae (Soapfishes) | |||
| Max. size: | 4.1 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range - 41 m | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Pacific: Tonga to Pitcairn. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 7-7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 19-21; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 16-18. Slender triangular dermal flap dorsally on eye of adults; head and body yellow with rows of large white blotches, a pale-edged brown spot on opercle; dark red dots on head, many in rows, and scattered dark red spots on body (Ref. 49111). | |||
| Biology: | ||||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 13 March 2015 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||