Onespot demoiselle
📖 Overview
Adults are found solitarily or in small groups among coastal algal reefs, rubble or over open beach-rock of reef flats exposed to moderate surge and feeds mainly on benthic algae . 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): 13 - 14; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 12 - 14. : fusiform / normal; Cross section: oval.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Onespot 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 0 - 3 m . Tropical; 32°N - 30°S, 30°E - 173°W West Pacific: Red Sea and East Africa to Fiji, north to Ryukyu Islands, south to the southern Great Barrier Reef.
🌿 Ecology
benthic algae (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glyphidodon dispar | Günther | 1862 | Synonym |
| Glyphidodon hemimelas | Kner | 1868 | Synonym |
| Glyphidodontops unimaculatus | Cuvier | 1830 | Synonym |
| Glyphisodon filholi | Sauvage | 1879 | Synonym |
| Glyphisodon unimaculatus | Cuvier | 1830 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Onespot demoiselle.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 4 records indexed .
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