Pseudochromis cyanotaenia Bleeker, 1857

Surge dottyback

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Classification	Actinopterygii \| Perciformes \| Pseudochromidae \| Pseudochrominae
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Common names	Yellowhead dottyback, 蓝带拟雀鲷, Ryukyu-nisesuzume, ... more

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Main reference

Myers, R.F. 1991. (Ref. 1602)
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Size / Weight / Age

Max length : 6.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 9710)

Environment

Reef-associated; marine; depth range 0 - 30 m (Ref. 37816), usually 0 - 20 m (Ref. 27115)

Climate / Range

Tropical; 24°C - 26°C (Ref. 27115); 30°N - 24°S

Western Pacific: Peninsular Malaysia to Hong Kong and the Ryukyu Islands, south to Western Australia, and east to Vanuatu and the Gilbert Islands. Replaced by an undescribed species at Fiji and Tonga and Pseudochromis coccinicauda in the Indian Ocean (Ref. 37816).
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Short description

Dorsal spines (total): 3; Dorsal soft rays (total): 22 - 23; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 12 - 13. Females sexually dichromatic dottyback are uniformly grey, sometimes becoming yellowish or reddish on the tail (Ref. 37816).

A common but secretive species (Ref. 9710, 48635) found in holes and crevices of exposed outer reef flats and reef margins. Occurs in pairs and feeds on small crabs, isopods, and copepods (Ref. 1602). Usually most abundant in high current or surge areas. Frequently enters the aquarium fish trade and has been bred in captivity (Ref. 37748).


IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 57073)	Threat to humans
Not Evaluated	Harmless

Human uses
Aquarium: commercial


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Estimation of some characteristics with mathematical models

Phylogenetic diversity index (Ref. 82805)

PD₅₀ = 0.5000

Resilience (Ref. 69278)


Vulnerability (Ref. 59153)	Price category (Ref. 80766)
Low vulnerability (10 of 100)	Not marketed/unknown

Entered by Capuli, Estelita Emily

Modified by Capuli, Estelita Emily

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