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Black-margined damsel

Pomacentrus nigromarginatus

Also known as: Black-edged Damselfish, Blackmargin Damsel, Black-margined Damselfish

LCLeast ConcernIUCN Red List, 2022
Adult
@greatwhite · Keleti Beach, Tonga · September 20111 / 1
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Overview

Found in caves, around rocky outcrops, and along walls, in sandy areas of outer reef slopes, rich in coral growth.

Damselfish are egg layers.
First they clear a site ready for a nest, then engage in a mating dance with rapid swimming and fin movements, during this time the males will often turn a shade or two darker and may display white blotches. Spawning occurs at dawn.

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How to identify

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Habitat & where to find it

  • Range · Western Pacific
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Found in caves, around rocky outcrops, and along walls, in sandy areas of outer reef slopes, rich in coral growth.

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Adult photos 1

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    Taxonomy

    1. kingdomAnimalia
    2. phylumChordata
    3. classTeleostei
    4. orderOvalentaria incertae sedis
    5. familyPomacentridae
    6. genusPomacentrus
    7. speciesPomacentrus nigromarginatus Allen, 1973

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    More in the family

    Damselfishes (Pomacentridae)