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Pomacentrus arabicus Allen, 1991 Arabian damsel |
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photo by
Field, R. |
| Family: | Pomacentridae (Damselfishes), subfamily: Pomacentrinae | |||
| Max. size: | 11 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range 1 - 6 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Indian Ocean: known only from the Gulf of Oman. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 14-14; Dorsal soft rays (total): 14-15; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 14-15 | |||
| Biology: | Life history characteristics for the family specify that this group is oviparous, with 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: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 23 September 2021 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||