| Family: |
Pomacentridae (Damselfishes), subfamily: Pomacentrinae |
| Max. size: |
4.57 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range 8 - 10 m |
| Distribution: |
Eastern Indian Ocean: Western Australia. Also Western Central Pacific (Ref. 47839). |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 13-13; Dorsal soft rays (total): 15-15; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 15-16. Tubed lateral line scales 18; pale grey without conspicuous markings, except for membranous tips of dorsal spines black and juvenile with black ocellus at base of soft dorsal fin (Ref. 31101). Caudal fin emarginate (Ref. 31101). |
| Biology: |
Adults are observed around rock outcrops with flat silt-sand bottom (Ref. 31101). 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)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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