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Neopomacentrus sindensis (Day, 1873) Arabian demoiselle |
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photo by
Randall, J.E. |
| Family: | Pomacentridae (Damselfishes), subfamily: Pomacentrinae | |||
| Max. size: | 10 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range 1 - 10 m, non-migratory | |||
| Distribution: | Western Indian Ocean: Persian Gulf and Arabian Sea. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 13-13; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11-12; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 11-12 | |||
| Biology: | Adults inhabit inshore reefs on soft bottoms around coral outcrops, rocks, debris, or wharf pilings (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 | |||