Diagnostic Description
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Description: Head and body pale grey, scale margin blue (Ref. 90102). Differs from other members of the genus Amblyglyphidodon in having 14 dorsal spines, 21 - 24 gill rakers, and tiny serrae on the suborbital margin (Ref. 7247). Body depth 1.6-1.8 in SL (Ref. 90102).
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): 14; Dorsal soft rays (total): 13 - 14; Analspines: 2; Analsoft rays: 14 - 15
Trophic Strategy
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Found near sheltered shores at shallow depth. Inhabits rich live corals in pairs or groups of juveniles and subadults (Ref. 90102). Plankton comprise the dominant natural food (Ref. 7247). Diurnal species (Ref. 113699).
- Recorder
- Estelita Emily Capuli
Biology
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Found near sheltered shores at shallow depth. Inhabits rich live corals in pairs or groups of juveniles and subadults (Ref. 90102). Plankton comprise the dominant natural food (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). Lacks pelagic larval stage; young remains with parents during early stages (similar to Acanthochromis polyacanthus) (Ref. 90102).
