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Pseudochromidae (Dottybacks) > Pseudochrominae
Etymology: Pseudochromis: Greek, pseudes = false + Greek, chromis = a fish, perhaps a perch (Ref. 45335).
Environment / Climate / Range
Ecology
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 1 - 60 m (Ref. 9710), usually 1 - 60 m (Ref. 27115). Tropical; 24°C - 26°C (Ref. 27115), preferred ?
Western Indian Ocean: known only from the Red Sea.
Size / Weight / Age
Maturity: Lm ? range ? - ? cm
Max length : 6.3 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 8883)
Usually on vertical rock faces or beneath overhangs, taking refuge in small holes. Generally common (Ref. 9710). Has been reared in captivity (Ref. 35411).
Life cycle and mating behavior
Maturity | Reproduction | Spawning | Eggs | Fecundity | Larvae
Benthic spawner.
Randall, J.E., 1986. Red Sea reef fishes. London, Immel Publishing. 192 p. (Ref. 8883)
IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 115185)
CITES (Ref. 94142)
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Harmless
Human uses
Aquarium: commercial
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