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Pseudochromis ransonneti Steindachner, 1870 Karimunjawa dottyback |
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Winterbottom, R. |
| Family: | Pseudochromidae (Dottybacks), subfamily: Pseudochrominae | |||
| Max. size: | 7 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range - 20 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Pacific. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 3-3; Dorsal soft rays (total): 23-24; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 13-14. Description: Characterized by generally grey brown color except yellow to whitish color on lower portion of head and sides; anterior lateral line scales 25-32; predorsal scales 13-17; depth of body 24-28.4 % of SL (Ref. 90102). | |||
| Biology: | Found in reef slopes at about 20 m depth (Ref. 48635). Solitary, in pairs or small groups around coral or rock outcrops (Ref 90102). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||