Chrysiptera notialis (Allen, 1975) Southern demoiselle |
photo by
Randall, J.E. |
Family: | Pomacentridae (Damselfishes), subfamily: Pomacentrinae | |||
Max. size: | 9 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range 7 - 45 m, non-migratory | |||
Distribution: | Western Pacific: Lord Howe Island, Norfolk Island, and New Caledonia. | |||
Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 13-13; Dorsal soft rays (total): 14-15; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 15-16 | |||
Biology: | Adults inhabit outer rocky 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: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless |