Pomacentrus Rodriguesensis
📖 Overview
Pomacentrus rodriguesensis is currently known only from Rodrigues. It is relatively common in the lagoon at depths between 9-18 m on reefs that contain mainly Acropora corals that are affected by silt deposition. Their territorial behaviour suggests that, although they may not dramatically modify the benthic reef environment, they may promote the biomass of their preferred food algae. 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
Dorsal spines (total): 14; Dorsal soft rays (total): 13 - 14; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 15 - 16. Diagnosis: Dorsal rays usually XIV, 13 or 14 (one specimen with XIII, 14); anal rays usually II, 15 (one specimen with II, 12 and another with II, 16); pectoral rays usually 18 (rarely 17 or 19); tubed lateral line scales 17 or 18; gill rakers 7-8 + 12-14 (total 19-21); body depth 1.9-2.0 in SL; in life, color overall brown with darker scale margins and yellowish hue ventrally between pectoral and pelvic fin bases; dorsal fin brown with broad yellow margin; anal and caudal fins brown; pelvic fins yellow with dark brown filamentous tips; iris golden yellow.: short and / or deep; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Pomacentrus Rodriguesensis is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Pomacentrus Rodriguesensis 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; depth range 9 - 18 m . Tropical known only from Rodrigues Island.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 1 records indexed .
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