Eichler's Dottyback
📖 Overview
Occurs in rubble habitats in low rocky outcrops or with low coral heads. Also photographed at 5 m depth in an open area with sand and some isolated corals and rocks . Solitary (Ref 90102).
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 3; Dorsal soft rays (total): 24; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 14. This species differs from other pseudochromids in having the following set of characters: D III,24; A III,14; pelvic-fin rays I,5; anterior tip of palatine tooth patch directed medially behind posterolateral arm of vomerine tooth patch; upper part of body with dark (dark grey to black in life) longitudinal stripe, extending horizontally to or towards caudal-fin base; scales in lateral series 41-45; circumpeduncular scales 22-23 . : elongated; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Eichler's Dottyback is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Eichler's Dottyback is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Eichler's Dottyback is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 0 - 40 m , usually 0 - 20 m . Tropical; 12°N - 11°N, 119°E - 120°E Pacific Ocean : Philippines.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
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