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Pomacentrus imitator (Whitley, 1964) Imitator damsel |
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photo by
Randall, J.E. |
| Family: | Pomacentridae (Damselfishes), subfamily: Pomacentrinae | |||
| Max. size: | 11 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range 2 - 15 m, non-migratory | |||
| Distribution: | Western Central Pacific: Coral Sea, New Caledonia, Rotuma, Fiji and Tonga. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 13-14; Dorsal soft rays (total): 13-14; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 13-14 | |||
| Biology: | Adults inhabit outer reef slopes (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. 54980; 113699). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 23 September 2021 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||