| Family: |
Pseudochromidae (Dottybacks), subfamily: Pseudochrominae |
| Max. size: |
8 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 40 - 87 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Central Pacific: Palau, Indonesia and Papua New Guinea |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 3-3; Dorsal soft rays (total): 25-28; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 1-15. Description: Characterized by grey color on upper half of body with darker grey spot on each scale grading to white on lower half; bright yellow caudal fin and peduncle; anterior lateral line scales 26-30; predorsal scales 19-25; depth of body 25.4-30.1 % of SL (Ref. 90102). |
| Biology: |
Inhabits steep drop-offs. It has been collected at Palau at depth of 85 m (Ref. 37816). Also found among coral rock and rubble with intermixed sand areas (Ref 90102). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 10 March 2015 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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