Pictichromis porphyrea
Pictichromis porphyrea (Lubbock & Goldman, 1974)
Magenta dottyback
Pictichromis porphyrea
photo by Randall, J.E.


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Family:  Pseudochromidae (Dottybacks), subfamily: Pseudochrominae
Max. size:  6 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  reef-associated; marine; depth range 0 - 65 m
Distribution:  Western Pacific: Philippines to Samoa, north to Ryukyu Islands, south to Moluccas and Admiralty Islands.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 3-3; Dorsal soft rays (total): 21-22; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 10-12. Easily identified by the bright purple color that looks bright blue in sunlit underwater conditions (Ref. 48635). Description: Characterized by entirely magenta color; anterior lateral line scales 19-28; predorsal scales 15-21; depth of body 27.6-31.8% of SL (Ref. 90102).
Biology:  Hovers above coral or rubble and inhabits steep outer reef slopes and outer channel walls. Solitary or in small, loosely scattered groups at base of steep dropoffs (Ref 90102).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 10 March 2015 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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