| Pomacentridae (Damselfishes), subfamily: Microspathodontinae |
| 7.5 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
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demersal; marine; depth range - 70 m |
| Western Atlantic: known only from Brazil. |
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Dorsal spines (total): 12-12; Dorsal soft rays (total): 15-16; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 14-15 |
| Adults inhabit shallow rocky reefs and associated with colonies of Millepora alcicornis (Floeter 1998, pers. comm.). Feed mainly on benthic algae and aggressively territorial (Floeter 1998, pers. comm.). 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: 04 October 2021 Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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Ranges from Paraíba south to Santa Catarina, including Manuel Luiz Reefs, Atol das Rocas, Fernando de Noronha, Zumbi Reefs, Abrolhos Reefs, and Trindade Island (Ref. 57756). Traded as an aquarium fish at Fortaleza, Ceará (Ref. 49392). Also Ref. 7251, 33499, 35834, 84275. |
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