| Family: |
Pomacentridae (Damselfishes), subfamily: Pomacentrinae |
| Max. size: |
5 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 3 - 12 m, non-migratory |
| Distribution: |
Western Central Pacific: known only from the Marshall Islands and Caroline Islands. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 14-14; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12-13; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 12-13. This species is light green with a distinctive elongate dark blotch on the caudal peduncle and a large black spot on the upper pectoral axil. |
| Biology: |
Adults inhabit lagoon and seaward reefs. A planktivorous species (Ref. 1602). 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: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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