Author: (Smith, 1955)
FBname: Two-spot basslet
Comments: Inhabits deep coastal drop-offs (Ref. 8631, 48635).  In Java Sea, taken only in dead reef areas in somewhat turbid water (Ref. 8926).  Closely related species such as <i>P. pleurotaenia</i> and <i>P. bimaculatus</i> may spawn at the same time and produce accidental hybrids (Ref. 48635).