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Pseudochromis pylei Randall & McCosker, 1989 Pyle's 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 40 - 87 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Central Pacific: Palau, Indonesia and Papua New Guinea | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 3-3; Dorsal soft rays (total): 25-28; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 1-15. Description: Characterized by grey color on upper half of body with darker grey spot on each scale grading to white on lower half; bright yellow caudal fin and peduncle; anterior lateral line scales 26-30; predorsal scales 19-25; depth of body 25.4-30.1 % of SL (Ref. 90102). | |||
| Biology: | Inhabits steep drop-offs. It has been collected at Palau at depth of 85 m (Ref. 37816). Also found among coral rock and rubble with intermixed sand areas (Ref 90102). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 10 March 2015 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||
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