Whitetail damsel
📖 Overview
Adults inhabit sandy areas of lagoons and inshore reefs around rock or coral outcrops. Feed primarily on 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): 14 - 16; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 15 - 16. : short and / or deep; Cross section: oval.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Whitetail damsel is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Whitetail 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 0 - 5 m . Tropical; 30°N - 23°S north to Ryukyu Islands, south to New Caledonia.
🌿 Ecology
algae (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Whitetail damsel is an edible species."
- Clear, bright eyes — cloudy eyes indicate age
- Firm flesh that springs back when pressed
- Fresh ocean smell, never strong or ammonia-like
- Bright red or pink gills, not grey or brown
- Shiny, moist skin with scales tightly attached
- Cloudy or sunken eyes
- Strong fishy or ammonia odour
- Soft, mushy flesh that doesn't spring back
- Discoloured or dry flesh
⚡ Nutrition
Per 100g cooked - Source: USDA FoodData Central
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Protein | 18.2 g |
| Omega-3 (total) | 98 mg |
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Whitetail damsel has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.
🌿 Sustainability
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glyphidodon luteocaudatus | Saville-Kent | 1893 | Synonym |
| Pomacentrus flavicauda | Whitley | 1928 | Synonym |
| Pomacentrus hogoleuensis | Hombron & Jacquinot | 1853 | Synonym |
| Pomacentrus luteocaudatus | Saville-Kent | 1893 | Synonym |
| Pomacentrus rhodonotatus | Cuvier | 1830 | Synonym |
| Pomacentrus rhodonotus | Bleeker | 1853 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 8 records indexed .
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