Pseudoplesiops annae (Weber, 1913) Anna's dottyback |
photo by
Winterbottom, R. |
Family: | Pseudochromidae (Dottybacks), subfamily: Pseudoplesiopinae | |||
Max. size: | 3.7 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range 5 - 113 m | |||
Distribution: | Western Pacific. | |||
Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 1-1; Dorsal soft rays (total): 25-27; Anal spines: 1-1; Anal soft rays: 16-17. Description: Characterized by generally brown color, including median fins, iris pink or red; pinkish hue on head; single lateral-line scale; greatest depth of body 4.2-4.7 in SL (Ref. 90102). | |||
Biology: | Inhabits inshore reefs (Ref. 7300). Also found among rubble and in crevices, solitary or in loose groups (Ref 90102). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 10 March 2015 Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless |