Rose Island basslet
📖 Overview
Found in inshore reefs and in caves with rich invertebrate growth in walls ; feeds on benthic invertebrates . Cryptic and seldom seen (Ref 90102).
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 1; Dorsal soft rays (total): 22 - 23; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 13 - 14. Has a red eye and orange head becoming brown on the body . : elongated; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Rose Island basslet is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 3 - 20 m . Tropical; 25°N - 24°S West Pacific: Maldives to Samoa, north the Yaeyama Islands (Ryukyu Islands), south to northwestern Australia and the southern Great Barrier Reef.
🌿 Ecology
benthic invertebrates (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pseudochromis rosae | Schultz | 1943 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 3 records indexed .
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