Princess Damselfish (species: Pomacentrus vaiuli) in taxonomy (Gaia Guide)
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Pomacentrus vaiuli
Princess Damselfish


©Julie Bedford, NOAA PA: Princess Damselfish (Pomacentrus vaiuli)

©Bernard Dupont: Princess Damselfish (Pomacentrus vaiuli)

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Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Actinopterygii
Order Perciformes
Family Pomacentridae
Genus Pomacentrus
Species Pomacentrus vaiuli
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Colours

                        

Distinguishing features

The background color of this species varies from light tan to deep blue or dark brownish purple (FishBase).

Size

  • Up to 10 cm (Fork Length)

Depth range

  • From 1 m to 45 m

Synonyms

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Distribution


©Atlas of Living Australia: Australian distribution

Distribution and habitat preferences

Comprises several color forms, or geographical variations. Adults are found in mixed coral and rubble areas of lagoon and seaward reefs from the lower surge zone to a depth of 40 m. Typically solitary (FishBase).

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References

  • Grutter, A.S. (1997). Effect of the removal of cleaner fish on the abundance and species composition of reef fish, Oecologia, 111: 137-143. LIRS catalog number 504.