Pseudochromis fuscus Müller & Troschel, 1849

Brown dottyback

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Classification	Actinopterygii \| Perciformes \| Pseudochromidae \| Pseudochrominae
Synonyms	Onar nebulosum, Pseudochromis adustus, Pseudochromis aureus, ... more
Common names	Dusky dottyback, Brown pygmy grouper, 金色拟雀鲷, ... more

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AquaMaps Data sources: GBIF OBIS

Main reference

Randall, J.E., G.R. Allen and R.C. Steene. 1990. (Ref. 2334)
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Size / Weight / Age

Max length : 10.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 48635)

Environment

Reef-associated; marine; depth range 2 - 30 m (Ref. 9710), usually 3 - 25 m (Ref. 27115)

Climate / Range

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

Indo-Pacific: Sri Lanka east to Vanuatu; north to at least Hong Kong and the Ryukyu Islands; south to the central coast of Western Australia and the southern Great Barrier Reef.
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Short description

Dorsal spines (total): 3; Dorsal soft rays (total): 25 - 28; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 13 - 15. Various color variations from almost blackish brown to bright yellow (Ref. 48635).

Found among corals of subtidal lagoon and seaward reefs (Ref. 9710). Also found in crevices and ledges. Usually found in association with branching corals (e.g. Acropora and Pocillopora). Sometimes enters the aquarium fish trade (Ref. 37748). Has been reared in captivity (Ref. 35413).


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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