Andaman damsel
📖 Overview
Adults inhabit rubble and dead reef of outer slopes and inshore areas. Usually in small groups along the edges of reef to sand . Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding . Eggs are demersal and adhere to the substrate . Males guard and aerate the eggs .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 13; Dorsal soft rays (total): 13 - 14; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 13 - 14. : fusiform / normal; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Andaman damsel is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Andaman 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 3 - 15 m . Tropical Indian Ocean: Similan Island, Thailand.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Allen's Damsel · Allen's Damselfish · Andaman Damsel · Andaman Damselfish · Blue star · Neon Damsel |
| 🏳️Catalan | Damisel·la blau neó |
| 🌍CES | sapín Allenův |
| 🇩🇰Danish | Neon jomfrufisk |
| 🇮🇹Italian | Castagnola di Allen · Damigella di Allen |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Donzela-de-Andaman |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | Damita de Allen |
| 🇨🇳Chinese | 艾倫氏雀鯛 |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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