| Family: |
Pomacentridae (Damselfishes), subfamily: Chrominae |
| Max. size: |
12 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 5 - 45 m, non-migratory |
| Distribution: |
Eastern Atlantic: including the Azores, Madeira, and the Canary Islands; also reported from west Africa between Senegal and Pointe Noire, Congo. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 14-14; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11-12; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 10-12 |
| Biology: |
Adults inhabit rocky reefs and sand-weed areas (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: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 15 November 2010 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
| Country info: |
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