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Lubbockichthys myersi Gill & Edwards, 2006 |
| Family: | Pseudochromidae (Dottybacks), subfamily: Pseudoplesiopinae | |||
| Max. size: | 3.86 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range 20 - 40 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Pacific: Guam. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 2-2; Dorsal soft rays (total): 26-26; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 15-15; Vertebrae: 32-32. This species is distinguished from its congeners in having a very slender body, with greatest body depth 15.8 % SL and depth at dorsal-fin origin 15.3 % SL). It also has a higher number of vertebrae (14 + 18) (Ref. 76877). | |||
| Biology: | The species was observed (by R. Myers) to hover within half a meter of the side of the cave (the cave with a large chimney with 3-4 m opening in a shelf about 20 m, and a large opening in the adjacent wall from about 36 to at least 50 m). Seeks refuge (darts) into a hole when approached within 2-3 meters (Ref. 76877). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 10 March 2015 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||