| Family: |
Pseudochromidae (Dottybacks), subfamily: Pseudochrominae |
| Max. size: |
4.1 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 18 - 35 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Pacific: Philippines. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 3-3; Dorsal soft rays (total): 24-24; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 14-15; Vertebrae: 26-26. This species is distinguished by the following set of characters: palatine tooth patches inserted medially behind vomerine tooth patch; 16 circumpeduncular scales; upper part of body with dark longitudinal stripe extending from middle of upper lip through eye above anterior lateral line to mid-upper caudal-fin rays (Ref. 89094).
Description: Characterized by mainly white color with dark brown stripe from snout through eye, extending along upper back to upper caudal fin; anterior lateral line scales 28-29; predorsal scales 16; depth of body 29.0 % of SL (Ref. 90102). |
| Biology: |
Specimens of this species were collected in 22 m depth at the bottom of a current-
swept channel with strong coastal influences (it has relatively low visibility and otherwise silty conditions). Individuals were associated with low rocky outcrops covered with sea fans (Ref. 89094). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 02 March 2017 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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