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Pseudochromis flavopunctatus Gill & Randall, 1998 Yellow-spotted dottyback |
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photo by
Erdmann, M.V. |
| Family: | Pseudochromidae (Dottybacks), subfamily: Pseudochrominae | |||
| Max. size: | 6.8 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range 12 - 65 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Central Pacific. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 3-3; Dorsal soft rays (total): 25-27; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 16-16. Description: Characterized by generally brown color, paler ventrally; each scale with large yellow spot; anterior lateral line scales 24-31; predorsal scales 16-24; depth of body 28.0-36.3 % of SL (Ref. 90102). | |||
| Biology: | Solitary or in pairs around rocky outcrops and sponges (Ref 90102). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 29 June 2024 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||