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Pseudochromis eichleri

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Pseudochromis eichleri
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Blenniiformes
Family: Pseudochromidae
Genus: Pseudochromis
Species:
P. eichleri
Binomial name
Pseudochromis eichleri

Pseudochromis eichleri, also known as Eichler’s dottyback, is a species of ray-finned fish in the family Pseudochromidae. It is found in the Pacific Ocean around Indonesia.[2]

Description

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Pseudochromis eichleri reaches a standard length of 6.8 cm (2.7 in).[3]

Etymology

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The fish is named for Dieter Eichler, who was the first to photograph the species.

References

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  1. ^ Acosta, A.K.M., Williams, J.T., Arceo, H., Muallil, R., Nanola, C. & Palla, H. (2019). "Pseudochromis eichleri". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019: e.T47407523A153794491. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-3.RLTS.T47407523A153794491.en. Retrieved 9 March 2024.{{cite journal}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  2. ^ Gill, A.C., G.R. Allen and M. Erdmann, 2012. Two new species of striped Pseudochromis from the Philippine Islands and Indonesia, with a redescription of P. colei (Perciformes: Pseudochromidae). Zootaxa 3165:25-38.
  3. ^ Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.). "Pseudochromis eichleri". FishBase. February 2015 version.