| Pomacentridae (Damselfishes), subfamily: Pomacentrinae |
| 5.5 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
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reef-associated; marine; depth range 4 - 30 m, non-migratory |
| Western Pacific: Indonesia (Moluccas and Flores) and Philippines. |
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Dorsal spines (total): 11-13; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10-11; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 10-11. Description: Exhibits geographic color variations (Ref. 7247). Generally overall blue, scales with dark elongated streaks. Philippines variant has relatively thicker markings. Body depth 1.9-2.1 in SL (Ref. 90102). |
| Adults inhabit coral-rich areas of sheltered lagoon and inshore coral reefs (Ref. 9710). Seen with similar yellow-tailed species, often on the same coral patches. Mostly found in aggregations on coastal reef slopes with low Acropora patches on sand to 30 m (Ref. 48636). 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. 113699). |
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Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 23 September 2021 Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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