Pomacentrus vaiuli Jordan & Seale, 1906

Ocellate damselfish

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Classification	Actinopterygii \| Perciformes \| Pomacentridae
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Common names	Princess damsel, Ikiribit, 王子雀鲷, ... 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 : 10.0 cm FL male/unsexed; (Ref. 5525)

Environment

Reef-associated; non-migratory; marine; depth range 1 - 45 m (Ref. 7247)

Climate / Range

Tropical; 33°N - 23°S

Pacific Ocean: Moluccas to Samoa, north to the Izu Islands, south to Rowley Shoals in the eastern Indian Ocean and New Caledonia.
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Short description

Dorsal spines (total): 13; Dorsal soft rays (total): 15 - 16; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 15 - 16. The background color of this species varies from light tan to deep blue or dark brownish purple. The juvenile is similar to that of P. bankanensis, but lacks a bluish stripe on the exact mid-dorsal line of the snout forehead.

Comprises several color forms, or geographical variations (Ref. 48636). Found in mixed coral and rubble areas of lagoon and seaward reefs from the lower surge zone to a depth of 40 m (Ref. 1602). Solitary (Ref. 37816). Feeds on filamentous algae and small invertebrates (Ref. 1602).


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

Human uses
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 (23 of 100)	Not marketed/unknown

Entered by Capuli, Estelita Emily

Modified by Santos, Kristine

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