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Pomachromis exilis (Allen & Emery, 1973) Slender reef-damsel |
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photo by
Randall, J.E. |
| Family: | Pomacentridae (Damselfishes), subfamily: Pomacentrinae | |||
| Max. size: | 5 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range 3 - 12 m, non-migratory | |||
| Distribution: | Western Central Pacific: known only from the Marshall Islands and Caroline Islands. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 14-14; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12-13; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 12-13. This species is light green with a distinctive elongate dark blotch on the caudal peduncle and a large black spot on the upper pectoral axil. | |||
| Biology: | Adults inhabit lagoon and seaward reefs. A planktivorous species (Ref. 1602). 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). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||