Guam damsel
📖 Overview
Adults occur in exposed seaward reefs, on relatively barren gently sloping terraces with scattered low-profile corals. Feed on zooplankton found 1 to 2 meters above the substrate . 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): 14; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12 - 13; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 13. : fusiform / normal; Cross section: oval.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Guam 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 3 - 33 m . Tropical; 21°N - 13°N Central Pacific: endemic to the Mariana Islands.
🌿 Ecology
zooplankton found 1 to 2 meters above the substrate (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
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