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🌊 Marine 🌡️ Tropical

Shade damselfish

Pomacentrus umbratilus Allen, Erdmann & Pertiwi, 2023
Max Length
8.1 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.7
Depth
3–15 m
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
22.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
reef

📖 Overview

Shade damselfish (Pomacentrus umbratilus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Pomacentridae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in reef-associated environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 8.1 cm. It occurs at depths between 3 and 15 metres. With a trophic level of 2.7, it is an omnivore, consuming both plant and animal matter.

Scientific Name
Pomacentrus umbratilus
Authority
Allen, Erdmann & Pertiwi, 2023
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
Max Length
8.1 cm
Depth Range
3–15 m
Trophic Level
2.7
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
22.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Shade damselfish is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Shade damselfish is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Shade damselfish is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Shade damselfish is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; reef-associated; depth range 3 - 15 m . Tropical West Pacific: Andaman Islands, Myanmar, western Thailand, and Indonesia.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 🪸 Reef Associated
Trophic Level
2.7±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01445 × L3 (TL)
Max TL
8.1cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
22.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.7
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Allen, Erdmann & Pertiwi, 2023

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