| Pomacentridae (Damselfishes), subfamily: Microspathodontinae |
| 10 cm SL (male/unsexed); max. reported age: 19 years |
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reef-associated; marine; depth range 1 - 10 m, non-migratory |
| Eastern Pacific: Baja California, Mexico to Bahia Santa Elena, Ecuador. |
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Dorsal spines (total): 12-12; Dorsal soft rays (total): 14-15; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 12-12 |
| Adults inhabit rocky inshore reefs (Ref. 9334). Omnivorous (Ref. 9334). 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). |
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Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 27 May 2007 Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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Also Ref. 9334. |
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