New 🐟 Mercury Safety Guide & Omega-3 Rankings Updated for 2026. View Omega-3 Rankings →

🌊 Marine Data Deficient 🐠 Aquarium 🌡️ Tropical

Pseudojuloides Xanthomos

Pseudojuloides xanthomos Randall & Randall, 1981
Max Length
6.5 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.3
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
12.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
reef

📖 Overview

Pseudojuloides Xanthomos (Pseudojuloides xanthomos), first described by Randall & Randall, 1981 is a small fish in the family Labridae (order Perciformes). Adults typically reach 6.50 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. It occurs in Tropical waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Data Deficient.The species is kept in the aquarium hobby. Care requirements and behaviour align broadly with other Labridae kept in the hobby.

Scientific Name
Pseudojuloides xanthomos
Authority
Randall & Randall, 1981
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
6.5 cm
Trophic Level
3.3
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
12.00/100
Migration
Non-migratory
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Pseudojuloides Xanthomos is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Pseudojuloides Xanthomos is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous

Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding .

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; reef-associated; non-migratory; depth range ? - 25 m. Tropical known only from a single male specimen sampled in Pointe aux Canonniers, Mauritius.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 🪸 Reef Associated
Migration
Non-migratory
Trophic Level
3.3±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00977 × L3.07 (TL)
Max TL
6.5cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2008

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
12.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.3
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Randall & Randall, 1981

🦠 Common Diseases

The following diseases are known to affect Pseudojuloides Xanthomos.

👥 Community & Contribute

Aquareap Community Observations
0 Observations logged on Aquareap

No observations yet - be the first to log one!

View all observations for Pseudojuloides Xanthomos ↗
Suggest an Edit

Spotted incorrect or outdated data? Submit a correction and our editorial team will review it. Approved edits go live within 48 hours.

Link to a scientific paper, FishBase, or other authoritative source
Report an Issue

Found a factual error, broken data, or inappropriate content? Let us know and we will investigate promptly.