Overview
Comprehensive Description
Biology
Adults occur in outer reef slopes and passages, usually associated with the coral Pocillopora, generally with three to five individuals per coral head (Ref. 7247). 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).
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Allen, G.R. 1991 Damselfishes of the world. Mergus Publishers, Melle, Germany. 271 p. (Ref. 7247)
http://www.fishbase.org/references/FBRefSummary.php?id=7247&speccode=11793
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Distribution
Eastern Central Pacific: Tuamoto Island.
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Allen, G.R. 1991 Damselfishes of the world. Mergus Publishers, Melle, Germany. 271 p. (Ref. 7247)
http://www.fishbase.org/references/FBRefSummary.php?id=7247&speccode=11793
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Physical Description
Morphology
Dorsal spines (total): 12; Dorsal soft rays (total): 18 - 19; Analspines: 2; Analsoft rays: 15 - 16
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Allen, G.R. 1975 Damselfishes of the South Seas. T.F.H. Publications, Inc., Neptune City, New Jersey. 240 p. (Ref. 4966)
http://www.fishbase.org/references/FBRefSummary.php?id=4966&speccode=6652
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Size
Max. size
7.0 cm SL (male/unsexed; (Ref. 7247))
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Allen, G.R. 1991 Damselfishes of the world. Mergus Publishers, Melle, Germany. 271 p. (Ref. 7247)
http://www.fishbase.org/references/FBRefSummary.php?id=7247&speccode=11793
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Ecology
Habitat
Depth: 5 - 12m.
From 5 to 12 meters.
Habitat: reef-associated. Occurs in outer reef slopes and passages, usually associated with the coral @Pocillopora@, generally with three to five individuals per coral head.
From 5 to 12 meters.
Habitat: reef-associated. Occurs in outer reef slopes and passages, usually associated with the coral @Pocillopora@, generally with three to five individuals per coral head.
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Environment
reef-associated; non-migratory; marine; depth range 5 - 12 m (Ref. 7247)
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Allen, G.R. 1991 Damselfishes of the world. Mergus Publishers, Melle, Germany. 271 p. (Ref. 7247)
http://www.fishbase.org/references/FBRefSummary.php?id=7247&speccode=11793
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Life History and Behavior
Life Cycle
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).
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Breder, C.M. and D.E. Rosen 1966 Modes of reproduction in fishes. T.F.H. Publications, Neptune City, New Jersey. 941 p. (Ref. 205)
http://www.fishbase.org/references/FBRefSummary.php?id=205&speccode=1256
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Conservation
Threats
Not Evaluated
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IUCN 2006 2006 IUCN red list of threatened species. www.iucnredlist.org. Downloaded July 2006.
http://www.fishbase.org/references/FBRefSummary.php?id=57073
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