Clarion major
📖 Overview
Adults inhabit rocky inshore reefs . Omnivorous . 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): 14 - 15; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 13. : short and / or deep; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Clarion major is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Clarion 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 - 15 m . Tropical; 23°N - 19°N Central Pacific: Revillagigedo Islands and Cabo San Lucas, Baja California, Mexico.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Clarion damselfish · Clarion gregory · Clarion major |
| 🏳️Catalan | Damisel·la de l'illa Clarión |
| 🇫🇷French | Chauffet Clarion |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Donzela-de-Clarion |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | Chopita de Clarion · jaqueta azafranada · Jaqueta Clarion |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pomacentrus redemptus | Heller & Snodgrass | 1903 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .
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