| Family: |
Pomacentridae (Damselfishes), subfamily: Chrominae |
| Max. size: |
6.87 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 80 - 120 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Indian Ocean: Maldives. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 13-13; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12-13; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 11-12. This species is distinguished from its congeners by the following set of characters: D XIII,12-13; A II,11-12; pectoral-fin rays 17-18; tubed lateral-line scales 17; gill rakers 7 + 17-18 = 24-25. Colouration: body pearly white; a large black marking covering anterior two-thirds of anal fin; small black spot on upper edge of pectoral-fin base; without markings on caudal peduncle (Ref. 132422). |
| Biology: |
Collected on a steep slope at 101-118 m, other individuals observed elsewhere at 80-120 m depth. Habitat complexity was medium to high, small crevices and caves, but of low relief, with an apparently high diversity of encrusting sponges (Ref. 132422). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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