| Family: |
Pomacentridae (Damselfishes), subfamily: Chrominae |
| Max. size: |
8.5 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 20 - 119 m, non-migratory |
| Distribution: |
Indo-West Pacific: scattered localities, including the Hawaiian Islands, Marquesas, Ryukyu Islands, Mauritius, and Réunion. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 12-12; Dorsal soft rays (total): 14-14; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 13-15. Description: Overall dark blue, with a black spot on the pectoral fin base; caudal fin white; posterior edges of dorsal and anal fins black, adjacent caudal peduncle also black; pelvic fins mostly yellow (Ref. 4966). Body depth 1.8-2.0 in SL (Ref. 90102). |
| Biology: |
Adults are found in aggregations near ledges and deep patch reefs (Ref. 9710). Benthopelagic (Ref. 58302). Known only from a few specimens. Life history characteristics for the family specify that this group is oviparous, with 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. 13550). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 01 August 2021 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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