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Pseudochromis pictus Gill & Randall, 1998 Painted dottyback |
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photo by
Randall, J.E. |
| Family: | Pseudochromidae (Dottybacks), subfamily: Pseudochrominae | |||
| Max. size: | 8.3 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range 28 - 36 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Central Pacific. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 3-3; Dorsal soft rays (total): 26-26; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 15-15. Description: Characterized by white color grading to grey on posterior body; dorsal surface of head extending to dorsal fin base, yellow; upper back brownish; anterior lateral line scales 24-27; predorsal scales 21-24; depth of body 30.5-31.2% of SL (Ref. 90102). | |||
| Biology: | Found in outer slopes around isolated rock and coral outcrops in 28-36 m (Ref 90102). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||