Amblypomacentrus clarus Allen & Adrim, 2000
Banggai damselfish
Amblypomacentrus clarus
photo by Randall, J.E.

Family:  Pomacentridae (Damselfishes), subfamily: Pomacentrinae
Max. size:  6 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  reef-associated; marine; depth range 15 - 25 m
Distribution:  Western Central Pacific: Cambodia, the Philippines and Indonesia.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 13-13; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10-11; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 12-2. Description: Head and body pearly white, eye bar black dorsal vertical stripes two broad black extending to dorsal fin anterior and posterior edges. Juveniles pelvic and anal fins white. Body depth 2.2-2.5 in SL (Ref. 90102).
Biology:  Presumed to be reef-associated (Ref. 48494). 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). Minimum depth from Ref. 58018.
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 16 November 2010 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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