Brazilian damsel
📖 Overview
Adults inhabit shallow, coral or rocky bottoms and sometimes near the shore in areas with little visibility . Juveniles were collected from tide pools and on rocky Lithothamnion reefs; adults found up to 15 m depth . A diurnal species, adults feed on benthic algae, polychaetes and harpacticoid copepods ; also consume hydroids and sponges and has been observed to feed on Abudefduf saxatilis eggs at night . 16:21 SL/TL . 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: 13 - 14. : fusiform / normal; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Brazilian damsel is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Brazilian damsel 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 - 15 m , usually 1 - 4 m . Tropical
🌿 Ecology
benthic algae, polychaetes and harpacticoid copepods (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Brazilian Damsel · Brazilian Dusky Damselfish · Brazilian damselfish · Demoiselle · Trinadade gregory · dusky damselfish |
| 🏳️Catalan | Damisel·la brasilera |
| 🇩🇪German | Kaffee-Demoisellefisch |
| 🇫🇷French | Demoiselle brésilienne |
| 🇵🇱Polish | Garbik strojny |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Castanheta · Donzela-brasileira · Donzela-café · Donzela-marrom · Donzelinha · Maria-mole · Querê-querê · donzela-preta · saberê |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | Chopita grisácea · Leopoldito · jaqueta brasileña |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 168 records indexed .
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