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Neopomacentrus aktites, Western Australian demoiselle
Rückenflossenstacheln (insgesamt) : 13; Rückenflossenweichstrahlen (insgesamt) : 10 - 12; Afterflossenstacheln: 2; Afterflossenweichstrahlen: 10 - 12; Wirbelzahl: 26. This species is distinguished by the following characters: D XIII,10-12 (usually 11); A II,10-12 (usually 11); pectoral-fin rays 17-19 (rarely 19); tubed lateral-line scales 16-19 (usually 17-18); total gill rakers on first arch 21-23 (usually 21-22); body depth 2.2-2.4 in SL; ventral margin of suborbital exposed (i.e. not hidden by scales); middle fin rays of dorsal and anal fins filamentous; dorsal and ventral margins of caudal fin filamentous; mainly dark brown in life except pale posteriormost parts of dorsal and anal fins and pale central portion of caudal fin; dark margins of caudal fin restricted to proximal half of fin; small dark spot at upper pectoral-fin base, but not extending into axil of fin (Ref. 117117). Body shape (shape guide): fusiform / normal; Cross section: compressed.
This species is generally associated with rocky substrates with ample crevices and coral formations, utilized for shelter. These are captured from about 1-10 m, with considerable tidal fluctuation (10+ m), especially along the Kimberley coast. Usually in large aggregations, which feed well above the bottom on zooplankton (Ref. 117117)..
Allen, G.R., G.I. Moore and M.G. Allen, 2017. Neopomacentrus aktites, a new species of damselfish (Pisces: Pomacentridae) from Western Australia. J. Ocean Sci. Found. 29:1-10. (Ref. 117117)
IUCN Rote Liste Status (Ref. 130435: Version 2025-2 (Global))
