| Family: |
Pomacentridae (Damselfishes), subfamily: Pomacentrinae |
| Max. size: |
11 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 1 - 15 m, non-migratory |
| Distribution: |
Western Indian Ocean: Sri Lanka, Maldives, Chagos Archipelago, and Seychelles. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 14-14; Dorsal soft rays (total): 13-14; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 14-15. Exhibits geographic color variations. |
| Biology: |
Adults inhabit lagoon and seaward reefs (Ref. 9710). Found singly or in small groups (Ref. 9710). 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: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 23 September 2021 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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