Cape damsel (Similiparma hermani)

Scientific name: Similiparma hermani Steindachner, 1887

Cape damsel (Similiparma hermani)

The Cape damsel (Similiparma hermani) is a marine fish of the family Pomacentridae. Native range: Eastern Central Atlantic, known only from Cape Verde.

Biology

Adults inhabit rocky inshore areas. 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
Similiparma hermani
Family
Pomacentridae (Damselfishes)
Order
Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
16.0
Depth range
0–20 m (0–66 ft)
Environment
Marine; demersal; non-migratory; depth range 0 - 20 m
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
Eastern Central Atlantic: known only from Cape Verde.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Harmless
Resilience
Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (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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