Burrough's damsel
📖 Overview
Adults inhabit lagoon and coastal reefs, usually on open rubble patches. They occur singly or in small groups. Feed primarily on benthic algae . 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): 15 - 16; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 15 - 16. : fusiform / normal; Cross section: oval.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Burrough's 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 2 - 16 m . Tropical; 19°N - 12°S Central Pacific: Philippines, New Guinea, Solomon Islands, and Palau.
🌿 Ecology
benthic algae (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Burrough's Damsel · Burrough's Damselfish · Drab Damsel |
| 🏳️Catalan | Damisel·la de Burrough |
| 🌍CES | sapín Burroughův |
| 🇮🇹Italian | Castagnola di Burrough · Damigella di Burrough |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Donzela-de-Burrough |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | Damita de Burrough |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pomacentrus boroughi | Fowler | 1918 | Synonym |
| Pomacentrus cranei | Herre | 1935 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Burrough's damsel.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 3 records indexed .
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