| Family: |
Pseudochromidae (Dottybacks), subfamily: Congrogadinae |
| Max. size: |
16 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; marine |
| Distribution: |
Western Pacific: known only from the Sulu Sea, Philippines. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 1-1; Dorsal soft rays (total): 58-62; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 49-51; Vertebrae: 64-67. Gill membranes fused ventrally, free from isthmus. Posterior otic sensory canal pore present. Opercle with a dark ocellated spot. Cephalic sensory canal openings rimmed with black. Dorsal margin of opercle and cheeks patched with scales.
Description: Characterized by brown color with 3-4 rows of pale spots on side of body; presence of blackish stripe on head just behind the eye; absence of pelvic fins; small elliptical cycloid scales covering body (Ref. 90102). |
| Biology: |
Inhabits coral reefs among crevices, known only from Sulu Sea, Philippines (Ref 90102). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 15 September 2009 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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