Anton's damsel (Pomacentrus saksonoi)

Scientific name: Pomacentrus saksonoi Allen, 1995

The Anton's damsel (Pomacentrus saksonoi) is a marine fish of the family Pomacentridae. Native range: Western Pacific, Indonesia.

Biology

Adults inhabit semi-open and silty substrates with remote outcrops of coral or debris. Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding. Eggs are demersal and adhere to the substrate. Males guard and aerate the eggs.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Pomacentrus saksonoi
Family
Pomacentridae (Damselfishes)
Order
Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
9.5
Depth range
10–20 m (33–66 ft)
Environment
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 10 - 20 m
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
Western Pacific: Indonesia.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Harmless
Resilience
High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)

Sources

Taxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

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