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Pseudochromis colei Herre, 1933 False Bandit Dottyback |
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photo by
Allen, G.R. |
| 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) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||