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Pseudochromis luteus Aoyagi, 1943 |
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photo by
Randall, J.E. |
| Family: | Pseudochromidae (Dottybacks), subfamily: Pseudochrominae | |||
| Max. size: | 4.65 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range 0 - 20 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Pacific: Japan to the Philippines. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 3-3; Dorsal soft rays (total): 24-26; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 13-14. Description: Characterized by male having yellowish color on head and breast grading to red-orange to bright red over rest of body, median fins without distinctive markings; female light brown color grading to white on lower half of head and breast region; anterior lateral line scales 26-32; predorsal scales 12-17; depth of body 25.9-30.6 % of SL (Ref. 90102). | |||
| Biology: | Found in intertidal zone and rock and coral reefs (Ref 90102). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 22 July 2021 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||