Kuiter's damselfish
📖 Overview
Adults inhabit flat or sloping sand bottoms with sparse coral outcrops , where they make burrows amongst rubble for nesting . Found solitary (usually juveniles) or in pairs (adults), hovering a short distance from the bottom . Likely to feed on zooplankton . Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding . Eggs are demersal and adhere to the substrate . Males guard and aerate the eggs . Minimum depth reported taken from Ref. 48636). Diurnal species .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 13; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 12.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Kuiter's damselfish 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; depth range 15 - 30 m . Tropical West Pacific: known only from Sri Lanka and Bali, Indonesia.
🌿 Ecology
zooplankton (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Kuiter's damselfish.
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