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Pseudochromis mooii Gill, 2004 Mooi's dottyback |
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photo by
Allen, G.R. |
| Family: | Pseudochromidae (Dottybacks), subfamily: Pseudochrominae | |||
| Max. size: | 4.93 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range 0 - 15 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Pacific: Indonesia. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 3-3; Dorsal soft rays (total): 28-28; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 17-17; Vertebrae: 26-26. This species distinguished by the following characters: 28 segmented dorsal-fin rays; 17 segmented anal fin rays; 46 scales in lateral series; 35-37 anterior lateral line scales; no dark grey spot on anterior part of opercle behind upper edge of preopercle (Ref. 81967). Description: Characterized by yellowish color grading to brown on upper head and back; blue spot on each scale of side forming longitudinal rows; generally pale fins with blue spots at base of dorsal fin; caudal fin yellowish (Ref. 90102). | |||
| Biology: | Found in coral reefs in 0-15 m (Ref 90102). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||