Pseudochromis marshallensis Schultz, 1953
Marshall Is. dottyback
Pseudochromis marshallensis
photo by Randall, J.E.

 Family:  Pseudochromidae (Dottybacks), subfamily: Pseudochrominae
 Max. size:  8 cm TL (male/unsexed)
 Environment:  reef-associated; 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:   (Ref. 96402)
 Threat to humans:  harmless
 Country info:  Also Ref. 37816, 53416.

 Entered by: Capuli, Estelita Emily - 10.02.93
 Modified by: Valdestamon, Roxanne Rei - 20.03.13
 Checked by: Sa-a, Pascualita - 09.09.95

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