Pictichromis diadema (Lubbock & Randall, 1978)
Diadem dottyback

Lulukdayan Ilad, 

Pictichromis diadema
photo by Randall, J.E.

 Family:  Pseudochromidae (Dottybacks), subfamily: Pseudochrominae
 Max. size:  6.2 cm TL (male/unsexed)
 Environment:  reef-associated; depth range 5 - 30 m
 Distribution:  Western Central Pacific: Peninsular Malaysia, the Philippines and northern Borneo.
 Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 3-3; Dorsal soft rays (total): 21-22; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 11-12. Description: Characterized by bright yellow color; magenta band from snout to posterior portion of back; anterior lateral line scales 19-24; predorsal scales 17-22; depth of body 26.1-30.5 % of SL (Ref. 90102).
 Biology:  Found in sheltered reefs with rich coral growth (Ref. 48635). Small groups are found among coral or rocks. Minimum depth reported from Ref. 27115.
 IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated  (Ref. 96402)
 Threat to humans:  harmless
 Country info:  Recorded from Lanuza Bay (Ref. 104756). Also Ref. 9710, 90102.

 Entered by: Garilao, Cristina V. - 15.07.96
 Modified by: Valdestamon, Roxanne Rei - 19.03.13

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