Pseudochromis flavopunctatus Gill & Randall 1998

Description: Characterized by generally brown color, paler ventrally; each scale with large yellow spot; anterior lateral line scales 24-31; predorsal scales 16-24; depth of body 28.0-36.3 % of SL (Ref. 90102).

Dorsal spines (total): 3; Dorsal soft rays (total): 25 - 27; Analspines: 3; Analsoft rays: 16

Solitary or in pairs around rocky outcrops and sponges (Ref 90102).

Pseudochromis flavopunctatus the yellow-spotted dottyback, is a species of ray-finned fish from the Western Central Pacific Ocean, which is a member of the family Pseudochromidae. This species reaches a length of 6.8 cm (2.7 in).