Black-banded demoiselle
📖 Overview
Adults inhabit lagoon and coastal areas . Found in sandy or silty areas around outcrops of rubble on sand, mud, sponge or rocks. Occur singly or in small groups. Young often with anemones for protection . Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding . Abandoned shells and waste bottles serve as nests . Eggs are demersal and adhere to the substrate . Males guard and aerate the eggs .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 13; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11 - 12; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 12 - 13. : fusiform / normal; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Black-banded demoiselle is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding . Eggs are demersal and adhere to the substrate . Males guard and aerate the eggs .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; non-migratory; depth range 2 - 35 m . Tropical; 23°N - 15°S Central Pacific: East Indies, Philippines, New Guinea, New Britain, Solomon Islands, and Egum Atoll (Solomon Sea).
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glyphisodon breviceps | Schlegel & Müller | 1839 | Synonym |
| Pomacentrus beauforti | Fowler & Bean | 1928 | Synonym |
| Pomacentrus breviceps | Schlegel & Müller | 1839 | Synonym |
| Pomacentrus nematopterus | Bleeker | 1852 | Synonym |
| Pomacentrus trifasciatus | De Vis | 1884 | Synonym |
| Pristotis trifasciatus | Bleeker | 1848 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Black-banded demoiselle.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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