White-spot damsel
📖 Overview
Adults are found among coral outcrops and seagrass beds of silty areas of lagoon and coastal reefs , usually subtidal to a few meters depth . 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): 14 - 15; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 13 - 14. : fusiform / normal; Cross section: oval.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for White-spot damsel is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for White-spot damsel 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 - 5 m . Tropical; 20°N - 15°S Central Pacific: Ashmore Reef, Indonesia, Singapore, Philippines, Palau, New Guinea, and Solomon Islands.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Pale-spot Damsel · White-spot damsel · Whitepatch Damsel |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pomacentrus chrysopoecilus | Schlegel & Müller | 1839 | Synonym |
| Pomacentrus fasciatus intermedia | Weber | 1913 | Synonym |
| Pomacentrus notostigmus | Richardson | 1844 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 7 records indexed .
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