Anton's damsel
📖 Overview
Adults inhabit semi-open and silty substrates with remote outcrops of coral or debris . 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): 15; Anal spines: 17; Anal soft rays: 16 - 17.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Anton'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; depth range 10 - 20 m . Tropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Anton's Damselfish |
| 🏳️Catalan | Damisel·la de Anton |
| 🇮🇹Italian | Castagnola di Anton · Damigella di Anton |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Donzela-de-Anton |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | Damita de Anton |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pomacentrus saksoni | Allen | 1995 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 3 records indexed .
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