Princess damsel
📖 Overview
Comprises several color forms, or geographical variations . Adults are found in mixed coral and rubble areas of lagoon and seaward reefs from the lower surge zone to a depth of 40 m . Solitary . Feed on filamentous algae and small invertebrates . Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding . Eggs are demersal and adhere to the substrate . Males guard and aerate the eggs . Diurnal species. Minimum depth reported taken from Ref. 128797.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 13; Dorsal soft rays (total): 15 - 16; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 15 - 16. : short and / or deep; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Princess 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; non-migratory; depth range 0 - 45 m . Tropical; 35°N - 25°S, 104°E - 159°W north to the Izu Islands, south to Rowley Shoals in the eastern Indian Ocean and New Caledonia.
🌿 Ecology
filamentous algae and small invertebrates (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Princess damsel is an edible species."
- Clear, bright eyes — cloudy eyes indicate age
- Firm flesh that springs back when pressed
- Fresh ocean smell, never strong or ammonia-like
- Bright red or pink gills, not grey or brown
- Shiny, moist skin with scales tightly attached
- Cloudy or sunken eyes
- Strong fishy or ammonia odour
- Soft, mushy flesh that doesn't spring back
- Discoloured or dry flesh
⚡ Nutrition
Per 100g cooked - Source: USDA FoodData Central
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Protein | 18.1 g |
| Omega-3 (total) | 124 mg |
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Princess damsel has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.
🌿 Sustainability
🔬 Full Nutritional Profile
Per 100g - Raw, per 100g - Source: USDA FoodData Central templates (generic fish average)
📊 Population Dynamics
| Year | Region | Index | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| - | - | - |
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Ocellate Damselfish · Princess Damselfish · princess damsel |
| 🏳️Catalan | Damisel·la princesa |
| 🌍CES | sapín princezna |
| 🌍FIJ | Guru |
| 🇮🇹Italian | Castagnola ocellata · Castagnola principessa · Damigella ocellata · Damigella principessa |
| 🇯🇵Japanese | Kuro-megane-suzumedai · Kuromeganesuzumedai · クロメガネスズメダイ |
| 🌍MAH | Ikiribit |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Donzela-princesa |
| 🌍SMO | Tu'u'u-vaiuli |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | Damita ocelada |
| 🇨🇳Chinese | 厚殼仔 · 王子雀鯛 |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Princess damsel.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 12 records indexed .
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