Surge damselfish
📖 Overview
Adults occur in rubble-strewn surge channels, the outermost reaches of exposed reef flats, and the upper submarine terrace at 12 meters. Territorial but they generally occur in groups, and remains close to shelter. Feed mainly on benthic algae and small crustaceans. Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding . Eggs are demersal and adhere to the substrate . Males guard and aerate the eggs . Diurnal species.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 13; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12 - 13; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 11 - 13. This species occurs in 2 basic color phases: a blue-backed (leucopoma) phase and a gray to black (amabilis) phase usually with 2 light bars . Large blue-edged black spot at end of dorsal fin base, and yellow form with black spots at end of dorsal fin and its base . Body depth 2.3-2.5 in SL .: fusiform / normal; Cross section: oval.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Surge 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; non-migratory; depth range 0 - 12 m . Tropical; 32°N - 30°S East Africa to Marquesan and Society islands, north to Japan, south to Australia.
🌿 Ecology
benthic algae and small crustaceans (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Blueribbon Damsel · Surge Damselfish · Surge Demoiselle |
| 🇫🇷French | Demoiselle de houle |
| 🇯🇵Japanese | ミヤコキセンスズメダイ |
| 🌍TAH | 'atoti |
| 🇨🇳Chinese | 勃氏刻齒雀鯛 · 勃氏金翅雀鯛 · 厚殼仔 |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abudefduf albofasciatus | Hombron & Jacquinot | 1853 | Synonym |
| Abudefduf amabilis | De Vis | 1884 | Synonym |
| Abudefduf leucopomus | Cuvier | 1830 | Synonym |
| Abudefduf miyakoe | Okada & Ikeda | 1937 | Synonym |
| Abudefduf xanthozona | Bleeker | 1853 | Synonym |
| Chaetodon brownriggii | Bennett | 1828 | Synonym |
| Chryseptera brownriggii | Bennett | 1828 | Synonym |
| Chrysiptera albofasciata albofasciata | Hombron & Jacquinot | 1853 | Synonym |
| Chrysiptera caudofasciata | Okada & Ikeda | 1939 | Synonym |
| Chrysiptera leucopomus | Cuvier | 1830 | Synonym |
| Chrysiptera xanthozona | Bleeker | 1853 | Synonym |
| Glyphidodon amabilis | De Vis | 1884 | Synonym |
| Glyphidodon taenioruptus | Cartier | 1874 | Synonym |
| Glyphidodon xanthozona | Peters | 1876 | Synonym |
| Glyphidodontops leucopomus | Cuvier | 1830 | Synonym |
| Glyphisodon albofasciatus | Hombron & Jacquinot | 1853 | Synonym |
| Glyphisodon amabilis | De Vis | 1884 | Synonym |
| Glyphisodon leucopomus | Cuvier | 1830 | Synonym |
| Glyphisodon xanthozona | Bleeker | 1853 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Surge damselfish.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 5 records indexed .
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