Anisochromis kenyae Smith, 1954
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Anisochromis kenyae
photo by Winterbottom, R.

 Family:  Pseudochromidae (Dottybacks), subfamily: Anisochrominae
 Max. size:  3.1 cm TL (male/unsexed)
 Environment:  reef-associated; depth range 0 - 9 m
 Distribution:  Western Indian Ocean: East Africa, Comoros and northern Madagascar.
 Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 1-1; Dorsal soft rays (total): 25-26; Anal spines: 1-1; Anal soft rays: 17-18. Caudal vertebrae, 22-24 (usually 23). Lateral line scales usually 38-41. Anterior lateral line scales 28-35, usually 30-34.
 Biology:  Inhabits reefs and pools exposed at low tide. A protogynous hermaphrodite. Difficult to catch because of its small size.
 IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated  (Ref. 96402)
 Threat to humans:  harmless
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 Entered by: Capuli, Estelita Emily - 31.05.96
 Modified by: Garilao, Cristina V. - 01.08.02
 Checked by: Garilao, Cristina V. - 16.01.97

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