Pseudochromis magnificus
Pseudochromis magnificus Lubbock, 1977
Magnificent dottyback


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Family:  Pseudochromidae (Dottybacks), subfamily: Pseudochrominae
Max. size:  3.56 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine
Distribution:  Western Indian Ocean: Cargados Carajos.
Diagnosis:  This species distinguished by the following characters: dorsal and anal fins with well-developed scale sheaths; 23-24 (usually 24) segmented dorsal-fin rays; slender and weakly pungent to flexible anal fin spines, the second spine is as stout as the third one (Ref. 81967).
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 29 June 2024 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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