| Pomacentridae (Damselfishes), subfamily: Pomacentrinae |
| 9 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
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reef-associated; marine; depth range 3 - 70 m, non-migratory |
| Indo-Pacific: Philippines and Celebes to the Solomon Islands and Vanuatu, and the Great Barrier Reef; Palau in Micronesia (Ref. 7247). Reported from the Mentawai Islands, Indonesia. |
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Dorsal spines (total): 13-13; Dorsal soft rays (total): 13-15; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 15-16. Description: Overall pale grey, cheek and operculum vermiculations blue, body scales streaks light blue, pectoral-fin base spot black small. Relatively deep-bodied (Ref. 37816). Has a pale grey appearance in natural light. Juveniles slightly greenish (Ref. 48636). Body depth 1.8-2.0 in SL (Ref. 90102). |
| Adults occur in steep outer reef slopes and deep lagoons to moderate depths. Generally solitary among large rubble pieces or the bases of large corals (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. 52881). |
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Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 04 October 2021 Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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