Pacific Cocoa Damselfish
📖 Overview
This species occurs in lagoonal habitats on coral reef substrates, often on pinnacle or patch reefs at depths between 5 and 43 m . Life history characteristics for the family specify that this group is oviparous, with distinct pairing during breeding . Eggs are demersal and adhere to the substrate . Males guard and aerate the eggs .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Pacific Cocoa Damselfish is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Pacific Cocoa Damselfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Pacific Cocoa Damselfish is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Life history characteristics for the family specify that this group is oviparous, with 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 5 - 43 m . Tropical Central Pacific: Known from the Marshall Islands at Enewetak and Kwajalein atolls, and also from Truk in the eastern Caroline Islands.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Pacific Cocoa Damselfish |
| 🏳️Catalan | Damisel·la del nord |
| 🇮🇹Italian | Castagnola a due punti del Pacifico · Damigella a due punti del Pacifico |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Donzela-da-Micronésia |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | Damita de dos manchas |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 1 records indexed .
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