Monarch damsel
📖 Overview
Adults inhabit lagoon reefs in areas of scattered live coral thickets interspersed with open areas of sand and dead coral . 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): 12; Dorsal soft rays (total): 13 - 15; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 14 - 15. : fusiform / normal; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Monarch damsel 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 1 - 5 m . Tropical; 21°N - 25°S, 108°E - 171°E Central Pacific: Philippines to the GBR and Melanesia.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Monarch Damsel · Monarch Damselfish |
| 🏳️Catalan | Damisel·la monarca |
| 🌍CES | útesník monarcha |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Donzela-monarca |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pomacentrus pseudochrysopoecilus | Allen & Robertson | 1974 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Monarch damsel.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .
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