Chlidichthys johnvoelckeri Smith, 1953
Cerise dottyback
photo by Koch, R.J.

Family:  Pseudochromidae (Dottybacks), subfamily: Pseudoplesiopinae
Max. size:  6 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  reef-associated; marine; depth range 20 - 75 m
Distribution:  Western Indian Ocean: Tanzania and Mozambique. Also reported from the Comoros (Ref. 11228).
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 2-2; Dorsal soft rays (total): 22-23; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 13-14
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 28 June 2018 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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