| Family: |
Pomacentridae (Damselfishes), subfamily: Pomacentrinae |
| Max. size: |
7.7 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine |
| Distribution: |
Bangladesh. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 14-14; Dorsal soft rays (total): 13-13; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 14-14. This species is distinguished by the following characters: D XIV,13; A II, 14; pectoral-fin rays 19; lateral-line scales 18-19; circumpeduncular scales 14; total gill rakers on first arch 17-19; body depth 1.68-1.88 in SL; lateral line single and interrupted. Colouration: body olive to dark brown in freshly caught fish; premaxilla dark brown; iris of adult mostly yellow with a narrow bronze eye ring around pupil; pectoral-fin base without a black spot; margin of suborbital and preopercle with distinct serrations; with a prominent notch present between preorbital and suborbital; snout scaly to about level of nostrils or beyond, while no scales on preorbital and suborbital; axillary scale present above base of pelvic fin; a single scale row on preopercle behind the eye and 3 rows of scales present on preopercle below the eye (Ref. 123268). |
| Biology: |
The island where it occurs has a coral community that extends from near shore to about 200 m offshore. There are large areas of sand ridges, rocky reefs with some mangrove formations, Pandanus vegetation, and scattered boulders/dead corals are the major characteristics of this locality (Ref. 123268). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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