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Pictichromis porphyrea (Lubbock & Goldman, 1974) Magenta dottyback |
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photo by
Randall, J.E. |
| Family: | Pseudochromidae (Dottybacks), subfamily: Pseudochrominae | |||
| Max. size: | 6 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range 0 - 65 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Pacific: Philippines to Samoa, north to Ryukyu Islands, south to Moluccas and Admiralty Islands. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 3-3; Dorsal soft rays (total): 21-22; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 10-12. Easily identified by the bright purple color that looks bright blue in sunlit underwater conditions (Ref. 48635). Description: Characterized by entirely magenta color; anterior lateral line scales 19-28; predorsal scales 15-21; depth of body 27.6-31.8% of SL (Ref. 90102). | |||
| Biology: | Hovers above coral or rubble and inhabits steep outer reef slopes and outer channel walls. Solitary or in small, loosely scattered groups at base of steep dropoffs (Ref 90102). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 10 March 2015 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||