Pseudochromis elongatus Lubbock, 1980
Elongate dottyback
Pseudochromis elongatus
photo by Randall, J.E.

Family:  Pseudochromidae (Dottybacks), subfamily: Pseudochrominae
Max. size:  6.5 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  reef-associated; marine; depth range 5 - 60 m
Distribution:  Western Pacific: Philippines and Indonesia.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 3-3; Dorsal soft rays (total): 25-26; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 14-15. Description: Characterized by pinkish orange head grading to purplish grey over most of body; belly and breast region pinkish; black caudal fin orange-edged; anterior lateral line scales 22-29; predorsal scales 13-20; depth of body 21.9-25.3 % of SL (Ref. 90102).
Biology:  Found in coastal and seaward reefs in 5-60 m, solitary in caves or around rock outcrops (Ref 90102).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 22 July 2021 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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