Cypho purpurascens (De Vis, 1884)

Oblique-lined dottyback

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Classification	Actinopterygii \| Perciformes \| Pseudochromidae \| Pseudochrominae
Synonyms	Nesiotes purpurascens, Pseudochromis purpurascens, Pseudochromis mccullochi, ... more
Common names	Lavender dottyback, 紫色拟雀鲷, 岛雀鲷, ... more

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AquaMaps Data sources: GBIF OBIS

Main reference

Randall, J.E., G.R. Allen and R.C. Steene. 1990. (Ref. 2334)
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Size / Weight / Age

Max length : 7.5 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 2334)

Environment

Reef-associated; marine; depth range 5 - 40 m (Ref. 37748), usually 5 - 35 m (Ref. 27115)

Climate / Range

Tropical; 22°C - 24°C (Ref. 27115)

Western Pacific: Great Barrier Reef and Papua New Guinea to Tonga.
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Short description

Dorsal spines (total): 3; Dorsal soft rays (total): 22 - 24; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 13 - 15. Lower lip either uninterrupted at symphysis or with weak interruption only. Caudal fin rounded; upper part with 6 (5-7) procurrent rays and 8 principal rays. Lateral line with anterodorsal series of 23 - 32 (usually 25 - 29) tubed scales extending from gill opening, and a peduncular series of 3 - 9 (usually 5 - 7) tubed scales. Dorsal and anal fins without distinct scaly sheaths (Ref. 37748).

A cryptic species found in or near holes of coral and rock reefs, occurring on tide pools, lagoonal reefs, and reef slopes (Ref. 9710, 37748).


IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 57073)	Threat to humans
Not Evaluated	Harmless

Human uses
Aquarium: commercial


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Estimation of some characteristics with mathematical models

Phylogenetic diversity index (Ref. 82805)

PD₅₀ = 1.0000

Trophic Level (Ref.)

3.57 s.e. 0.55 Based on size and trophs of closest relatives

Resilience (Ref. 69278)


Vulnerability (Ref. 59153)	Price category (Ref. 80766)
Low vulnerability (10 of 100)	Not marketed/unknown

Entered by Torres, Armi G.

Modified by Capuli, Estelita Emily

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