Scientific Name
Cypho purpurascens
Common Name
Oblique-lined dottyback
Biology
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).