Saddled Dottyback

Description: Characterized by having overall magenta color except bright yellow saddle-like marking on posterior most of body and base of tail; anterior lateral line scales 21-24; predorsal scales 20-21; depth of body 29.0-29.3% of SL (Ref. 90102).

Dorsal spines (total): 3; Dorsal soft rays (total): 20 - 22; Analspines: 3; Analsoft rays: 12

Collected from coral and rubble slopes. Also found in reef slopes and dropoffs around overhangs and rocks in 30-50 m (Ref 90102).