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Pseudochromis cometes Gill & Randall, 1998 Commet dottyback |
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photo by
Gill & Randall, 1988 |
| Family: | Pseudochromidae (Dottybacks), subfamily: Pseudochrominae | |||
| Max. size: | 2.2 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range 12 - 18 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Central Pacific. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 3-3; Dorsal soft rays (total): 27-27; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 14-14. Description: Characterized by 32-34 anterior lateral line scales; predorsal scales 20; unknown live color; head and body tan with rows of small dark spots corresponding with horizontal scale rows in preservative (Ref. 90102). | |||
| Biology: | Found in sand-rubble bottoms with isolated small coral patches in 12-18 m depth (Ref 90102). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||