Paletail damsel
📖 Overview
Adults inhabit inshore and offshore coral reefs . 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): 14; Dorsal soft rays (total): 14 - 16; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 15 - 17. Exhibits geographic color variations.: short and / or deep; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Paletail damsel is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Paletail 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 1 - 43 m . Tropical east African coast south to Natal, South Africa.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pomacentrus trichopterus | Günther | 1867 | Synonym |
| Pomacentrus trichorus | Günther | 1867 | Synonym |
| Pomacentrus trichourus | Günther | 1867 | Synonym |
| Pomacentrus trichrous | Günther | 1867 | Synonym |
| Pomocentrus trichourus | Günther | 1867 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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