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Anisochromis kenyae Smith, 1954 Annie |
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photo by
Winterbottom, R. |
| Family: | Pseudochromidae (Dottybacks), subfamily: Anisochrominae | |||
| Max. size: | 3.1 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range 0 - 9 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Indian Ocean: East Africa, Comoros and northern Madagascar. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 1-1; Dorsal soft rays (total): 25-26; Anal spines: 1-1; Anal soft rays: 17-18. Caudal vertebrae, 22-24 (usually 23). Lateral line scales usually 38-41. Anterior lateral line scales 28-35, usually 30-34. | |||
| Biology: | Inhabits reefs and pools exposed at low tide. A protogynous hermaphrodite. Difficult to catch because of its small size. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 20 July 2017 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||