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Pseudochromis marshallensis Schultz, 1953 Marshall Is. dottyback |
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photo by
Randall, J.E. |
| Family: | Pseudochromidae (Dottybacks), subfamily: Pseudochrominae | |||
| Max. size: | 8 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range 0 - 30 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Pacific: Philippines and Taiwan to Vanuatu, south to northwestern Australia and New Caledonia; eastern Caroline and Marshall Islands in Micronesia. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 3-3; Dorsal soft rays (total): 24-27; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 11-14. Yellow tail and yellow spots on body scales that form dotted lines (Ref. 48635). Description: Characterized by brown to greyish brown color grading to yellow on caudal fin; anterior lateral line scales 22-32; predorsal scales 16-26; depth of body 25.7-30.5 % of SL (Ref. 90102). | |||
| Biology: | Inhabits lagoon and seaward reefs (Ref. 1602). Solitary or in pairs under ledges or in caves (Ref 90102). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 10 March 2015 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||