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Pseudochromis andamanensis Lubbock, 1980 Andaman dottyback |
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photo by
Winterbottom, R. |
| Family: | Pseudochromidae (Dottybacks), subfamily: Pseudochrominae | |||
| Max. size: | 7 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range 1 - 35 m | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Indian Ocean: eastern Andaman Sea, Indonesia and North West Shelf of Australia. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 3-3; Dorsal soft rays (total): 22-25; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 13-15. This species distinguished by the following characters: 22-25 (usually 24) segmented dorsal-fin rays; 13-15 (usually 14) segmented anal fin rays; 16 circumpeduncular scales; second anal-fin spine much stouter than the third; a distinct bright yellow to orange stripe or series of spots along the base of the dorsal fin (when preserved pale grey to pale brown) (Ref. 81967). Description: Characterized by 24-32 anterior lateral line scales; 15-24 predorsal scales; depth of body 23.8-29.0 % of SL (Ref. 90102). | |||
| Biology: | Inhabits coral areas and is relatively common (Ref. 26137). Also found in coastal, lagoon and exposed seaward reefs (Ref 90102). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||