| Family: |
Pomacentridae (Damselfishes), subfamily: Chrominae |
| Max. size: |
11 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 9 - 34 m, non-migratory |
| Distribution: |
Southeast Pacific: Endemic to Desventuradas Is. (Ref. 89357). |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 13-14; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11-14; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 11-13. A prominent white spot just behind the posterior base of the soft dorsal fin. |
| Biology: |
Adults inhabit inshore and offshore rocky reefs (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). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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