| Pseudochromidae (Dottybacks), subfamily: Congrogadinae |
| 16 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
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demersal |
| Western Pacific: known only from the Sulu Sea, Philippines. |
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Dorsal spines (total): 1-1; Dorsal soft rays (total): 58-62; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 49-51; Vertebrae: 64-67. Gill membranes fused ventrally, free from isthmus. Posterior otic sensory canal pore present. Opercle with a dark ocellated spot. Cephalic sensory canal openings rimmed with black. Dorsal margin of opercle and cheeks patched with scales.
Description: Characterized by brown color with 3-4 rows of pale spots on side of body; presence of blackish stripe on head just behind the eye; absence of pelvic fins; small elliptical cycloid scales covering body (Ref. 90102). |
| Inhabits coral reefs among crevices, known only from Sulu Sea, Philippines (Ref 90102). |
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(Ref. 96402)
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| harmless |
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Known from Cuyo, Sitankai, Iolo, and Sibutu islands. Museum: Cuyo Island, CAS-SU 20208 (Holotype). USNM 61684; ROM 46818; SOSC SP1978-17; BMNH 1933.3.11:725-727; CAS 33664, 34113, 40138, 33665; CAS-SU 26504. Also Ref. 90102. |
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