Blackmargin dottyback
📖 Overview
Blackmargin dottyback (Pseudochromis tapeinosoma) is a ray-finned fish of the family Pseudochromidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in reef-associated environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 7.4 cm. It occurs at depths between 2 and 60 metres. With a trophic level of 3.3, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 3; Dorsal soft rays (total): 21 - 23; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 12 - 14. : elongated; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Blackmargin dottyback is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Blackmargin dottyback is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Blackmargin dottyback is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 2 - 60 m . Tropical; 30°N - 11°S West Pacific: western coast of Australia (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Blackmargin Dottyback · Bluebarred Dottyback · Horseshoe-tailed Dottyback |
| 🌍CES | sapínovec černolemý |
| 🇯🇵Japanese | Katsuironisesuzume · カツイロニセスズメ · クロオビニセスズメ |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Pseudodonzela-das-Moluccas |
| 🇨🇳Chinese | 准雀鯛 · 紅獅公 · 紅貓仔 · 紫青擬雀鯛 |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leptochromis tapeinosoma | Bleeker | 1853 | Homotypic |
| Pseudochromis melanotaenia | Bleeker | 1863 | Synonym |
| Pseudochromis tapienosoma | Bleeker | 1853 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 10 records indexed .
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