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Azurina hirundo Jordan & McGregor, 1898 Swallow damsel |
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photo by
Allen, G.R. |
| Family: | Pomacentridae (Damselfishes), subfamily: Chrominae | |||
| Max. size: | 14 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range 5 - 30 m, non-migratory | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Pacific: Baja California (Mexico) and the Guadalupe and Revillagigedo islands. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 11-11; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10-12; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 11-12 | |||
| Biology: | Found in rocky inshore reefs, often near drop-offs (Ref. 7247). Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding (Ref. 205). Eggs are demersal and adhere to the substrate (Ref. 205). Males guard and aerate the eggs (Ref. 205). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Near Threatened (NT); Date assessed: 27 May 2008 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||