Amblyglyphidodon melanopterus — Details

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Biology

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Presumed to be reef-associated (Ref. 46206). 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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Distribution

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Pacific Ocean: known only from Tonga.
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Physical Description

Size

Max. size

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10.1 cm SL (male/unsexed; (Ref. 28618))
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Type Information

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Paratype for Amblyglyphidodon melanopterus Allen & Randall
Collection: Smithsonian Institution, National Museum of Natural History, Department of Vertebrate Zoology, Division of Fishes
Collector(s): J. Williams et al.
Year Collected: 1993
Locality: Tonga: Ha'apai Group, Lifuka Island, reef W of central part of the island just S of Pangai., Lifuka Island, Ha'apai Group, Ha'Apai, Tonga, Tonga Islands, Pacific
Depth (m): 8 to 12
Vessel: Ngutulei
  • Paratype: Allen, G. R. & Randall, J. E. 2002. Aqua: Journal of Ichthyology and Aquatic Biology. 5 (4): 140, figs 1-3.
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Paratype for Amblyglyphidodon melanopterus Allen & Randall
Collection: Smithsonian Institution, National Museum of Natural History, Department of Vertebrate Zoology, Division of Fishes
Collector(s): J. Williams, B. Collette, G. Johnson, C. Baldwin, D. Smith, E. Powers & Crew
Year Collected: 1993
Locality: Tonga: Vava'u Group, Luamoko Island, N. coast at vertical dropoff, small cave in face of wall, lots of coral., Vavau Group, Tonga, Tonga Islands, Pacific
Depth (m): 21 to 31
  • Paratype: Allen, G. R. & Randall, J. E. 2002. Aqua: Journal of Ichthyology and Aquatic Biology. 5 (4): 140, figs 1-3.
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Ecology

Habitat

Environment

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reef-associated; marine; depth range ? - 2 m (Ref. 46206)
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Life History and Behavior

Life Cycle

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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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Conservation

Threats

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Not Evaluated
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