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Pseudochromis natalensis Regan, 1916 Natal dottyback |
| Family: | Pseudochromidae (Dottybacks), subfamily: Pseudochrominae | |||
| Max. size: | 9 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; marine; depth range 5 - 25 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Indian Ocean: Durban, South Africa to Kifuki Island, Mozambique; Kenya (2°S) and Madagascar. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 3-3; Dorsal soft rays (total): 25-27; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 13-18. Adults with blue spot on each body scale and one dark spot on upper opercle margin (Ref. 5471). | |||
| Biology: | Found near large boulders or lying still against greenish weed. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 13 August 2019 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||