Strasburg's dascyllus
📖 Overview
Adults inhabit coral and rocky reefs. The two specimens at the Bishop Museum were collected off Matahumu Point, Patu Hiva, Marquesas Islands in 6 to 12 meters . Feeds on zooplanktons . Life history characteristics for the family specify that this group is oviparous, with 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): 12; Dorsal soft rays (total): 15 - 16; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 14 - 15. : short and / or deep; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Strasburg's dascyllus is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Life history characteristics for the family specify that this group is oviparous, with 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 5 - 15 m . Tropical; 5°S - 10°S Central Pacific: endemic to the Marquesas Islands.
🌿 Ecology
zooplanktons (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Strasburg's Dascyllus |
| 🏳️Catalan | Dascyllus fantasma |
| 🇫🇷French | Demoiselle de Strasburg |
| 🇮🇹Italian | Damigella di Strasburg |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Dascyllus-de-Marquesas · Dascyllus-de-Strasburg · Dascyllus-fantasma |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | Damisela de Strasburg |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Strasburg's dascyllus.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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