| Family: |
Pomacentridae (Damselfishes), subfamily: Pomacentrinae |
| Max. size: |
7.5 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 1 - 6 m, non-migratory |
| Distribution: |
Eastern Indian Ocean: northern Australia, from Rottnest Island (off Perth) to Arnhem Land, Northern Territory. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 13-14; Dorsal soft rays (total): 13-14; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 13-14 |
| Biology: |
Adults inhabit inshore reef areas mainly on dead coral (Ref. 7247). 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. 113699). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 04 February 2009 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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