| Pomacentridae (Damselfishes), subfamily: Microspathodontinae |
| 5 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
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reef-associated; marine |
| Central Atlantic: Ascension I. |
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Dorsal spines (total): 12; Dorsal soft rays (total): 14-17; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 13-15. In genus Stegastes: dorsal rays XII, 14-17; anal rays 11, 13-14; pectoral rays 19-21; tubed lateral-line scales 18-21; total gill rakers on first arch 18-21; colour mainly dark brown (to blackish on vertical fins) with abruptly pale (yellow in life) area covering peduncle, caudal fin, and posterior portion of dorsal fin. |
| Juveniles have been observed cleaning many other fish species (Ref. 98447). |
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Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 15 November 2010 Ref. (126983)
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| harmless |
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