Goldbelly Damsel

Description: Antero-dorsal neon blue, postero-ventral yellow. Body depth 2.5-2.7 in SL (Ref. 90102).

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).

Dorsal spines (total): 13; Dorsal soft rays (total): 13 - 14; Analspines: 2; Analsoft rays: 14 - 15

Mainly inhabits rubble slopes of lagoon and seaward reefs. Aggregates close to the bottom (Ref. 37816), usually in small groups (Ref. 48636). Diurnal species (Ref. 52881).

Adults mainly inhabit inner reef slopes with mixed rubble, coral and algae. They aggregate close to the bottom (Ref. 37816), usually in small groups (Ref. 48636). 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).

Pomacentrus auriventris, commonly known as the goldbelly damselfish, is a species of damselfish found in the western-central Pacific. It occasionally makes its way into the aquarium trade. It grows to a size of 5.5 cm in length.