| Family: |
Pomacentridae (Damselfishes), subfamily: Glyphisodontinae |
| Max. size: |
18 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 1 - 6 m, non-migratory |
| Distribution: |
Western Central Pacific: Philippines and Moluccas to the Solomon Islands; Palau (Belau) in Micronesia. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 13-13; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11-13; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 12-13. Description: Head and body white, vertical bars six dark, spot one large black on caudal peduncle and caudal fin base. Body depth 1.6-2.0 in SL (Ref. 90102). Recognized by the narrow banding and the black blotch in the caudal fin base separates this species from all other Micronesian Abudefduf. |
| Biology: |
Adults inhabit protected coastal areas often around docks or breakwaters (Ref. 7247). Often found in loose aggregations or widely scattered individuals near or along shorelines (Ref. 90102). 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). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 15 November 2010 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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