Obscure Damsel, Pomacentrus adelus Allen 1991
Other Names: Dusky Damsel, Half-ocellus Damsel
An Obscure Damsel, Pomacentrus adelus, at Lizard Island, Great Barrier Reef, Queensland . Source: Andy A. Lewis / Lizard Island Research Station. License: CC by Attribution
Summary:
A dark brown to orangy-brown damselfish with a small dark "ear" spot, a golden iris, and often a blue-ringed ocellus on the rear of the dorsal fin (ocellus always present in juveniles).
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Bray, D.J. 2019, Pomacentrus adelus in Fishes of Australia, accessed 20 Apr 2024, https://fishesofaustralia.net.au/Home/species/2334
Obscure Damsel, Pomacentrus adelus Allen 1991
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Distribution |
Kimberley Region and to northern Western Australia including offshore reefs, Ashmore Reef, Timor Sea, and the northern Great Barrier Reef to Masthead Island, Queensland. Elsewhere the species occurs in the tropical, east-Indo-west Pacific. Individuals or small groups inhabit open rubble patches on sheltered lagoons, coastal and outer reefs. |
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Similar Species |
The similar Millers Damsel, Pomacentrus milleri. has darker scale margins, a longer body profile, bright blue and yellow juveniles, and lacks a golden iris. |
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Species Citation |
Pomacentrus adelus Allen 1991, Damselfishes of the World: 136, 222, 2 figs. Type locality: Ashmore Reef, Timor Sea, 0-4 m. |
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Author |
Bray, D.J. 2019 |
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Resources |
Obscure Damsel, Pomacentrus adelus Allen 1991
References
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Allen, G.R. 1991. Damselfishes of the World. Melle, Germany : Mergus Verlag 271 pp.
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Allen, G.R. & Erdmann, M.V. 2012. Reef fishes of the East Indies. Perth : Tropical Reef Research 3 vols, 1260 pp.
Heyward, A. et al. 2011. Monitoring Study S6B Corals Reefs, Montara: 2011 Shallow Reef Surveys at Ashmore, Cartier and Seringapatam Reefs. Final Report for PTTEP Australasia (Ashmore Cartier) Pty. Ltd. Australian Institute of Marine Science, Townsville. 163 pp.
Hutchins, J.B. 2001. Biodiversity of shallow reef fish assemblages in Western Australia using a rapid censusing technique. Records of the Western Australian Museum 20: 247-270
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Randall, J.E. 2005. Reef and shore fishes of the South Pacific. New Caledonia to Tahiti and the Pitcairn Islands. Honolulu : University of Hawaii Press 707 pp.
