| Family: |
Pomacentridae (Damselfishes), subfamily: Pomacentrinae |
| Max. size: |
8 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 1 - 20 m, non-migratory |
| Distribution: |
Western Pacific: Australia. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 13-13; Dorsal soft rays (total): 15-16; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 15-16 |
| Biology: |
Adults occur solitarily or in small groups in lagoons and outer reef slopes. Feed mainly on benthic algae (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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