| Family: |
Pomacentridae (Damselfishes), subfamily: Pomacentrinae |
| Max. size: |
5.47 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range - 3 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Pacific: Philippines. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 14-14; Dorsal soft rays (total): 13-14; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 15-15. This species is distinguished by the following set of characters: D XIV,13-14; A II,15, tubed
lateral line scales 14-15; preorbital and sensory pores are small and numerous, usually more than 30. Colouration: adult in life pale green on upper half grading to white on lower part; iris silvery; outer margin of dorsal and upper and lower edges of caudal fin pale yellow to golld; fins mainly white to translucent; juveniles up to 16 mm in length mostly white with a prominent yellow stripe along the lateral line (Ref. 116663). |
| Biology: |
Collected off live and extensive thickets of corals mostly Porites cylindrica (Ref. 116663). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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