Lipstick dottyback (Pseudochromis kristinae)

Scientific name: Pseudochromis kristinae Gill, 2004

Lipstick dottyback (Pseudochromis kristinae)

The Lipstick dottyback (Pseudochromis kristinae) is a marine fish of the family Pseudochromidae. Native range: Western Indian Ocean, East Africa, Madagascar and the Comores Islands.

Biology

Dorsal spines (total): 3; Dorsal soft rays (total): 25-27; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 14 - 16; Vertebrae: 26. This species distinguished by the following characters: 25-27 (usually 26) segmented dorsal-fin rays; 14-16 (usually 15) segmented anal fin rays; 39-44 scales in lateral series; 29-35 anterior lateral line scales; 18-20 circumpeduncular scales; 30-33 (usually 31) total caudal-fin rays; no dark spot on opercular flap.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Pseudochromis kristinae
Family
Pseudochromidae (Dottybacks)
Order
Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
7.0
Depth range
0–25 m (0–82 ft)
Environment
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 0 - 25 m
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
Western Indian Ocean: East Africa, Madagascar and the Comores Islands.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Harmless

Sources

Taxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

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