Anisochromis straussi Springer, Smith & Fraser, 1977
Anisochromis straussi
photo by Gill & Fricke, 2001

 Family:  Pseudochromidae (Dottybacks), subfamily: Anisochrominae
 Max. size:  2.83 cm SL (male/unsexed)
 Environment:  reef-associated; depth range 0 - 11 m
 Distribution:  Western Indian Ocean: Saint Brandon's Shoals.
 Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 1-1; Dorsal soft rays (total): 25-27; Anal spines: 1-1; Anal soft rays: 17-19. Dorsal fin of males generally dusky when preserved, the large dark spot absent on anterior part of fin. Caudal vertebrae, 23-25 (usually 24). Anterior lateral line scales 32-39, usually 33-37. Posterior interorbital pores 1-2; total parietal pores 14-30, usually more than 30 (Ref. 42958).
 Biology:  Apparently living in corals with surfaces composed of tiny finger-like projections (Ref. 42958).
 IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated  (Ref. 96402)
 Threat to humans:  harmless
 Country info:   
 

 Entered by: Capuli, Estelita Emily - 01.08.02

Source and more info: www.fishbase.org. For personal, classroom, and other internal use only. Not for publication.


Page created by Jen, 05.08.02, php script by kbanasihan 06/09/2010 ,  last modified by dsantos, 20/08/10