| Family: |
Pomacentridae (Damselfishes), subfamily: Chrominae |
| Max. size: |
17 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 2 - 15 m, non-migratory |
| Distribution: |
Western Pacific: southern Japan, Ryukyu Islands, Taiwan, and China. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 12-14; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12-14; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 10-12. A prominent white spot just behind the posterior base of the soft dorsal fin. |
| Biology: |
Adults inhabit inshore and offshore coral or 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). Diurnal species (Ref. 52881). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 01 August 2021 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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