Island major
📖 Overview
Adults inhabit coral and rocky reefs . Omnivorous . Adults are territorial and aggressive, vigorously driving off other fishes and certain invertebrates from their feeding and reproductive territories. They graze on algae and invertebrates including tubeworms, small crustaceans, and the tentacles of anemones . 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): 12; Dorsal soft rays (total): 15 - 16; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 12 - 13. Exhibits geographic color variations.: short and / or deep; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Island major is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Island major 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 - 20 m . Tropical; 9°N - 2°S, 92°W - 77°W
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Galapagos Yellowtail Damselfish · Galapagos gregory · Island major |
| 🏳️Catalan | Damisel·la de Costa Rica |
| 🇫🇷French | Chauffet des îles |
| 🇮🇹Italian | Damigella coda gialla delle Galápagos |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Donzela-de-cauda-amarela-de-Galápagos |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | Chopita de las Galápagos · Damisela de rabo amarillo · Jaqueta de las islas · Jaqueto amarillo |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 11 records indexed .
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