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Pseudochromis kristinae Gill, 2004 Lipstick dottyback |
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photo by
Randall, J.E. |
| Family: | Pseudochromidae (Dottybacks), subfamily: Pseudochrominae | |||
| Max. size: | 6.99 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range 0 - 25 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Indian Ocean: East Africa, Madagascar and the Comores Islands. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 3-3; Dorsal soft rays (total): 25-27; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 14-16; Vertebrae: 26-26. This species distinguished by the following characters: 25-27 (usually 26) segmented dorsal-fin rays; 14-16 (usually 15) segmented anal fin rays; 39-44 scales in lateral series; 29-35 anterior lateral line scales; 18-20 circumpeduncular scales; 30-33 (usually 31) total caudal-fin rays; no dark spot on opercular flap (Ref. 81967). | |||
| Biology: | Collected from coral and rock areas (Ref. 81967). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 13 August 2019 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||