Pseudochromis alticaudex Gill, 2004 Spotbreast dottyback |
photo by
Gill, A.C. |
Family: | Pseudochromidae (Dottybacks), subfamily: Pseudochrominae | |||
Max. size: | 4.58 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range 2 - 8 m | |||
Distribution: | Western Pacific: eastern Indonesia, Papua New Guinea and the Solomon Islands. | |||
Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 3-3; Dorsal soft rays (total): 24-25; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 12-13. This species distinguished by the following characters: 24-25 (usually 24) segmented dorsal-fin rays; 12-13 (usually 13) segmented anal fin rays; 18-25 anterior lateral line scales; 16-20 (usually 20) circumpeduncular scales; relatively stout and pungent anal-fin spines, the second much stouter than the third; color in alcohol consisting of pale central spots on scales of flanks behind pectoral fin base and dark central spots on breast scales (Ref. 81967). Description: Characterized by having predorsal scales of 18-25; depth of body from dorsal origin to pelvic origin 30.1-32.6 % of SL (Ref. 90102). | |||
Biology: | Known from coral reefs in harbours and near mangrove areas (Ref. 81967). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless | |||
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