Life Cycle
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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).
Morphology
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Dorsal spines (total): 13; Dorsal soft rays (total): 14 - 15; Analspines: 2; Analsoft rays: 15 - 16
Trophic Strategy
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Inhabits lagoon and outer reef slopes, usually over rubble near base of reefs (Ref. 9710). Diurnal species (Ref. 113699, 120737).
- Recorder
- Drina Sta. Iglesia
Biology
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Adults inhabit lagoon and outer reef slopes, usually over rubble near base of reefs (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).
Importance
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fisheries: of no interest
Pomacentrus caeruleus
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Pomacentrus caeruleus, the cerulean damselfish, is a species of damselfish from the Western Indian Ocean. It occasionally makes its way into the aquarium trade. It grows to 10 cm (3.9 in) in length.
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Pomacentrus caeruleus: Brief Summary
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Pomacentrus caeruleus, the cerulean damselfish, is a species of damselfish from the Western Indian Ocean. It occasionally makes its way into the aquarium trade. It grows to 10 cm (3.9 in) in length.
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Description
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Inhabits coral reefs and rubble areas of mainly outer reefs slopes.
Froese, R. & D. Pauly (Editors). (2023). FishBase. World Wide Web electronic publication. version (02/2023).
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