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Pseudochromis pesi Lubbock, 1975 Pale dottyback |
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photo by
Khalaf, M.A. |
| Family: | Pseudochromidae (Dottybacks), subfamily: Pseudochrominae | |||
| Max. size: | 10 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range 10 - 45 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Indian Ocean: endemic to the Red Sea (Ref. 11228). | |||
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| Biology: | Occurs around small isolated rocks or corals on sandy bottoms. Found singly or in pairs (Ref. 9710). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 10 June 2022 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||