Pseudochromis olivaceus
Pseudochromis olivaceus Rüppell, 1835
Olive dottyback
photo by Ketabi, R. / S. Jamili


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Family:  Pseudochromidae (Dottybacks), subfamily: Pseudochrominae
Max. size:  9 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  reef-associated; marine; depth range 1 - 20 m
Distribution:  Western Indian Ocean: Red Sea.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Found among corals. Minimum depth reported from (Ref. 27115). Has been reared in captivity (Ref. 35413).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 12 August 2019 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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