| Family: |
Pseudochromidae (Dottybacks), subfamily: Pseudochrominae |
| Max. size: |
8 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 15 - 30 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Indian Ocean: Kenya and Natal, South Africa. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 3-3; Dorsal soft rays (total): 26-26; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 15-15 |
| Biology: |
Often in rocky crevices (Ref. 9137); coral reefs on reef slopes (Ref. 81967). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 13 August 2019 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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