Pomacentrus stigma Fowler & Bean, 1928
Blackspot damsel
Pomacentrus stigma
photo by The Fish Database of Taiwan

Family:  Pomacentridae (Damselfishes), subfamily: Pomacentrinae
Max. size:  13 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  reef-associated; marine; depth range 2 - 15 m, non-migratory
Distribution:  Western Central Pacific: Philippines. Reported from Taiwan (Ref. 5193).
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 14-14; Dorsal soft rays (total): 13-14; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 14-15. Description: Grey with a moderately large black spot in the anal fin. Another form occurring in Derawan has yellow eye and large yellow area over the posterior part of the body and tail (Ref. 48636). Body depth 1.8-2.0 in SL (Ref. 90102).
Biology:  Adults inhabit inshore reefs. They are found in small groups around coral outcrops (Ref. 9710). 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). Diurnal species (Ref. 52881).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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