Pomacentrus similis

(Allen, 1991)

Vernacular names
English : Similar damselfish
French : Demoiselle similaire

Classification
Class : Teleostei
Order : Ovalentaria i. s. (sometimes still Perciformes)
Family : Pomacentridae
Notes : No subspecies known.

Identification
Adults can reach a body length of 7 cm. Rectangular and laterally compressed body shape. Coloration bright dark blue becoming even brighter on dorsal, anal fins and middle of flanks. Tail peduncle and fin are bright yellow.

Range and habitat
The species occurs in the Indian Ocean and is only found around Sri Lanka and Andaman Sea. Lives in coral reefs, from 2 to 15 meters deep.

Conservation
IUCN RED LIST : LEAST CONCERN
CITES : Not Listed
Status : The species isn’t threatened so far but could be declining if coral reefs keep being destroyed.
Ex-Situ Programs : None known

Observation

 

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