| Pomacentridae (Damselfishes), subfamily: Pomacentrinae |
| 11 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
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reef-associated; marine; depth range 1 - 5 m, non-migratory |
| Western Indian Ocean: Red Sea and East Africa (to about 21°S) and Madagascar, Mauritius, Comoros, and Seychelles. |
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Dorsal spines (total): 14-14; Dorsal soft rays (total): 13-15; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 14-15. Exhibits geographic color variations. |
| Adults inhabit inshore coral reefs, in areas with rich-coral growth (Ref. 9710). 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). |
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Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 04 October 2021 Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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