Amblyglyphidodon leucogaster (Bleeker, 1847)

Yellowbelly damselfish

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Classification	Actinopterygii \| Perciformes \| Pomacentridae
Synonyms	Glyphisodon leucogaster, Abudefduf leucogaster, Plectroglyphidodon leucogaster, ... more
Common names	White-belly damsel, Whitebelly damsel, Bouteur ventre blanc, ... more

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Main reference

Allen, G.R. 1991. (Ref. 7247)
Other references | Biblio | Coordinator : Allen, Gerald R. | Collaborators

Size / Weight / Age

Max length : 13.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 9710)

Environment

Reef-associated; non-migratory; marine; depth range 2 - 45 m (Ref. 7247)

Climate / Range

Tropical; 30°N - 24°S

Indo-West Pacific: Red Sea and eastern Africa to Melanesia, Micronesia and the Samoa Islands; Ryukyu Islands south to Rowley Shoals and Great Barrier Reef. Further study is required to determine if the Indian Ocean-Red Sea population represents a distinct species.
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Short description

Dorsal spines (total): 13; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12 - 13; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 12 - 14. Exhibits geographic variations in coloration. Indonesian populations with yellow-orange belly (Ref. 48636).

Inhabits lagoons, reef passages, and the outer reef slopes as solitary individuals or in small groups. Feeds on copepods, amphipods, mysids, fish eggs, crustacean larvae, and a small portion of algae.


IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 57073)	Threat to humans
Not Evaluated	Harmless

Human uses
Fisheries: minor commercial; aquarium: commercial


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Estimation of some characteristics with mathematical models

Resilience (Ref. 69278)

High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)


Vulnerability (Ref. 59153)	Price category (Ref. 80766)
Low vulnerability (24 of 100)	Not marketed/unknown

Entered by Capuli, Estelita Emily

Modified by Casal, Christine Marie V.

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