Pseudochromis ransonneti Steindachner, 1870
Karimunjawa dottyback
Pseudochromis ransonneti
photo by Winterbottom, R.

 Family:  Pseudochromidae (Dottybacks), subfamily: Pseudochrominae
 Max. size:  7 cm TL (male/unsexed)
 Environment:  reef-associated; depth range - 20 m
 Distribution:  Western Pacific.
 Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 3-3; Dorsal soft rays (total): 23-24; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 13-14. Description: Characterized by generally grey brown color except yellow to whitish color on lower portion of head and sides; anterior lateral line scales 25-32; predorsal scales 13-17; depth of body 24-28.4 % of SL (Ref. 90102).
 Biology:  Found in reef slopes at about 20 m depth (Ref. 48635). Solitary, in pairs or small groups around coral or rock outcrops (Ref 90102).
 IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated  (Ref. 96402)
 Threat to humans:  harmless
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 Entered by: Capuli, Estelita Emily - 05.04.01
 Modified by: Valdestamon, Roxanne Rei - 20.03.13

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