Sinclair's demoisselle
📖 Overview
Adults inhabit sheltered lagoon coral reefs . 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): 10 - 11; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 11 - 12. : fusiform / normal; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Sinclair's demoisselle is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Sinclair's demoisselle is currently being compiled.
🥚 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 1 - 15 m . Tropical; 0°S - 14°S Central Pacific: Bismarck Archipelago of Papua New Guinea (Ref .
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Sinclair's Demoiselle |
| 🏳️Catalan | Damisel·la blau del Bismarck |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Donzela-de-Sinclair |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 1 records indexed .
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