Scientific Name
Pseudochromis lugubris
Common Name
Mournful dottyback
Biology
Dorsal
spines
(total): 3;
Dorsal
soft rays
(total): 26-27;
Anal
spines: 3;
Anal
soft rays: 14. This species is diagnosed by the following characters: D III,26-27; A III,14; lateral line scales 48-50; caudal fin is truncate to emarginate, and sometimes weakly trifurcate (Ref. 56434).