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Pseudochromis elongatus Lubbock, 1980 Elongate dottyback |
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photo by
Randall, J.E. |
| Family: | Pseudochromidae (Dottybacks), subfamily: Pseudochrominae | |||
| Max. size: | 6.5 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range 5 - 60 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Pacific: Philippines and Indonesia. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 3-3; Dorsal soft rays (total): 25-26; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 14-15. Description: Characterized by pinkish orange head grading to purplish grey over most of body; belly and breast region pinkish; black caudal fin orange-edged; anterior lateral line scales 22-29; predorsal scales 13-20; depth of body 21.9-25.3 % of SL (Ref. 90102). | |||
| Biology: | Found in coastal and seaward reefs in 5-60 m, solitary in caves or around rock outcrops (Ref 90102). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 22 July 2021 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||