White damsel
📖 Overview
Adults occur in small patch reefs of shallow lagoons, with algae or seagrass habitats. The stomach of several specimens examined contained mainly algae and detritus mixed with sand grains . 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 - 15; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 14 - 15. : fusiform / normal; Cross section: oval.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for White damsel is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for White 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; brackish; reef-associated; non-migratory; depth range 1 - 10 m . Tropical; 32°N - 25°S, 92°E - 171°E West Pacific: eastern Indian Ocean from the Andaman Sea, Rowley Shoals (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Two-barred Puller · White Damsel · White Demoiselle · White damselfish |
| 🏳️Catalan | Damisel·la neu |
| 🌍CES | útesník bílý |
| 🇩🇪German | Weisser Riffbarsch |
| 🇫🇷French | Demoiselle blanche |
| 🇮🇹Italian | Damigella bianca |
| 🇯🇵Japanese | ミツボシクロスズメダイ |
| 🌍MSA | Gombing · Inggu |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Donzela-branca |
| 🌍THA | ปลาสลิดหินลายเสือ |
| 🇨🇳Chinese | 显盘雀鲷 |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chromis humbug | Whitley | 1954 | Synonym |
| Dischistodus trimaculatus | Cuvier | 1830 | Heterotypic |
| Pomacentrus bifasciatus | Bleeker | 1854 | Synonym |
| Pomacentrus dorsomaculatus | Kendall & Goldsborough | 1911 | Synonym |
| Pomacentrus frenatus | De Vis | 1885 | Synonym |
| Pomacentrus pavo perspicillatus | Cuvier | 1830 | Synonym |
| Pomacentrus perspicillatus | Cuvier | 1830 | Synonym |
| Pomacentrus trimaculatus | Cuvier | 1830 | Heterotypic |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 9 records indexed .
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