Azurina hirundo Jordan & McGregor, 1898
Swallow damsel
photo by Allen, G.R.

Family:  Pomacentridae (Damselfishes), subfamily: Chrominae
Max. size:  14 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  reef-associated; marine; depth range 5 - 30 m, non-migratory
Distribution:  Eastern Pacific: Baja California (Mexico) and the Guadalupe and Revillagigedo islands.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 11-11; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10-12; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 11-12
Biology:  Found in rocky inshore reefs, often near drop-offs (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).
IUCN Red List Status: Near Threatened (NT); Date assessed: 27 May 2008 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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