| Pomacentridae (Damselfishes), subfamily: Pomacentrinae |
| 13 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
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reef-associated; depth range 2 - 15 m, non-migratory |
| Western Central Pacific: Philippines. Reported from Taiwan (Ref. 5193). |
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Dorsal spines (total): 14-14; Dorsal soft rays (total): 13-14; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 14-15. Description: Grey with a moderately large black spot in the anal fin. Another form occurring in Derawan has yellow eye and large yellow area over the posterior part of the body and tail (Ref. 48636). Body depth 1.8-2.0 in SL (Ref. 90102). |
| Adults inhabit inshore reefs. They are found in small groups around coral outcrops (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). |
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Not Evaluated
(Ref. 96402)
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| harmless |
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Recorded from Lanuza Bay (Ref. 104756), Verde Island Passage (Ref. 107854), Tañon Strait (Ref. 107276), and Bantayan Is. in northern Cebu (Ref. 114734). Type locality (Ref. 48636). Also Ref. 48613, 59110, 107852, 107853. |
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