Parma kermadecensis Allen, 1987
Kermadec scalyfin

Family:  Pomacentridae (Damselfishes), subfamily: Microspathodontinae
Max. size:  22 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  reef-associated; marine; depth range 3 - 20 m, non-migratory
Distribution:  Southwest Pacific: Kermadec Islands. Recorded in Bartle's Bay, Pook Knights Island (Ref. 35942).
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 13-13; Dorsal soft rays (total): 18; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 14
Biology:  Adults inhabit rocky 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).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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