Classification / Names
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Environment: milieu / climate zone / depth range / distribution range
Ecology
Marine; reef-associated; non-migratory; depth range 20 - 119 m (Ref. 7247). Tropical; 30°N - 30°S
Indo-West Pacific: scattered localities, including the Hawaiian Islands, Marquesas, Ryukyu Islands, Mauritius, and Réunion.
Size / Weight / Age
Maturity: Lm ? range ? - ? cm
Max length : 8.5 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 9710)
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).
Life cycle and mating behavior
Maturity | Reproduction | Spawning | Eggs | Fecundity | Larvae
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).
Allen, G.R., 1991. Damselfishes of the world. Mergus Publishers, Melle, Germany. 271 p. (Ref. 7247)
IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 130435: Version 2025-2)
Threat to humans
Harmless
Human uses
Fisheries: commercial; aquarium: commercial
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