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Pseudochromis viridis Gill & Allen, 1996 Green dottyback |
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photo by
Allen, G.R. |
| Family: | Pseudochromidae (Dottybacks), subfamily: Pseudochrominae | |||
| Max. size: | 4.28 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range 0 - 10 m | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Indian Ocean: Christmas Island. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 3-3; Dorsal soft rays (total): 22-22; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 13-13. Description: Characterized by uniformly yellowish olive to greenish yellow color of head and body; anterior lateral line scales 25-27; predorsal scales 13-15; depth of body 25.6-27.5 % of SL (Ref. 90102). | |||
| Biology: | Solitary. Found in fringing coral reefs in 1-10 m (Ref 90102). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 22 July 2021 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||