Komodo damselfish
📖 Overview
Adults found in surge-affected shallows with a variable-sized boulder substrate . They stay close to shelter . Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding . Eggs are demersal and adhere to the substrate . Males guard and aerate the eggs . Diurnal species .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 13; Dorsal soft rays (total): 13; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 13 - 14.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Komodo damselfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Komodo damselfish 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; demersal; depth range 2 - 4 m . Tropical Central Pacific: off Komodo Island, Indonesia.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Komodo damselfish |
| 🏳️Catalan | Damisel·la de Komodo |
| 🇮🇹Italian | Castagnola di Komodo · Damigella di Komodo |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Donzela-de-Komodo |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | Damita de Komodo |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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