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🌊 Marine 🌡️ Tropical

Eastern barhead damselfish

Neoglyphidodon mitratus Allen & Erdmann, 2012
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Max Length
6.2 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.8
Depth
10–45 m
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
16.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
reef

📖 Overview

Inhabits sheltered outer reef often associated with branching coral in about 15-45 m . Close relative of N. thoracotaeniatus .

Scientific Name
Neoglyphidodon mitratus
Authority
Allen & Erdmann, 2012
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Short and / or deep
Max Length
6.2 cm
Depth Range
10–45 m
Trophic Level
2.8
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
16.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 13; Dorsal soft rays (total): 13; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 13. : short and / or deep; Cross section: compressed.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Eastern barhead damselfish is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Eastern barhead damselfish is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Eastern barhead damselfish is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; reef-associated; depth range 10 - 45 m . Tropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 🪸 Reef Associated
Trophic Level
2.8±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.02344 × L2.98 (TL)
Max TL
6.2cm
Dorsal Spines
13
Dorsal Rays
13
Anal Spines
2
Anal Rays
13

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
16.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.8
Omnivore / Planktivore
Body Shape
Short and / or deep
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Allen & Erdmann, 2012

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