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Neopomacentrus miryae
Neopomacentrus miryae Dor & Allen, 1977
Miry's demoiselle
Neopomacentrus miryae
photo by Randall, J.E.

Family:  Pomacentridae (Damselfishes), subfamily: Pomacentrinae
Max. size:  12.5 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  reef-associated; marine; depth range 2 - 25 m, non-migratory
Distribution:  Western Indian Ocean: Red Sea north of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 13-13; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11-13; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 11
Biology:  Adults inhabit inshore coral reefs (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: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 11 July 2022 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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