Pomacentrus polyspinus Allen, 1991
Thai damsel
Pomacentrus polyspinus
photo by Randall, J.E.

Family:  Pomacentridae (Damselfishes), subfamily: Pomacentrinae
Max. size:  7 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  reef-associated; marine; depth range 3 - 10 m, non-migratory
Distribution:  Eastern Indian Ocean: Andaman Sea.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 14-14; Dorsal soft rays (total): 13-14; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 14. Description: Overall brownish grey, dorsal fin ocellus may be partial. Body depth 1.8-1.9 in SL (Ref. 90102).
Biology:  Adults inhabit inshore and lagoon coral reefs (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. 52881).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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