| Pomacentridae (Damselfishes), subfamily: Pomacentrinae |
| 11 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
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reef-associated; brackish; marine; depth range 0 - 5 m, non-migratory |
| Western Pacific: Indo-Australian Archipelago including Singapore, Indonesia, Philippines, and Australia (Northern Territory). |
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Dorsal spines (total): 13-13; Dorsal soft rays (total): 13-14; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 13-14. Description: Overall charcoal grey, scale margins darker, ear spot green. Body depth 1.7-1.9 in SL (Ref. 90102). |
| Adults inhabit rock, rubble or coral reefs usually inshore. Visits reefs submerged by high tides. They occur in small loose groups or solitary (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: 18 August 2023 Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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