Bluedotted 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): 13; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11 - 12; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 12 - 13. : fusiform / normal; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Bluedotted 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 5 - 10 m . Tropical Indian Ocean: Red Sea and Gulf of Aden.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Bluedotted Damsel · bluedotted damselfish |
| 🏳️Catalan | Damisel·la brillant |
| 🌍CES | sapínek tyrkysoskvrnný |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Donzela-diamante |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Тёмно-синий пристотис |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pomacentrus cyanostigma | Klunziger | 1871 | Synonym |
| Pristotis coeruleopunctatus | Rüppell | 1838 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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