| Family: |
Pomacentridae (Damselfishes), subfamily: Pomacentrinae |
| Max. size: |
6.5 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 6 - 16 m, non-migratory |
| Distribution: |
Western Central Pacific: Malaysia and the Philippines. |
| Diagnosis: |
Anal spines: 14-14. Characterised by the following: D XIV; a relatively non-descript brown colouration, an orange pectoral-fin axil; dorsal-fin ocellus persists in adults; bluish scale centres in juveniles and subadults (Ref. 138626). |
| Biology: |
Adults inhabit inshore coral reefs (Ref. 7247); with scattered algae, soft and hard corals. Solitary or in groups of up to 5 individuals and remain close to shelter (Ref. 11891). Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding (Ref. 205). Eggs are demersal and adhere to the substrate (Ref. 205). Males guard and aerate the eggs (Ref. 205). Diurnal species (Ref. 52881). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 30 September 2021 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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