Neoglyphidodon thoracotaeniatus (Fowler & Bean, 1928)

Barhead damsel

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Classification	Actinopterygii \| Perciformes \| Pomacentridae
Synonyms	Abudefduf thoracotaeniatus, Paraglyphidodon thoracotaeniatus, ... more
Common names	Bar-head damsel, 纹胸新箭齿雀鲷, 胸带豆娘鱼, ... more

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Main reference

Allen, G.R. 1991. (Ref. 7247)
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Size / Weight / Age

Max length : 11.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 48636)

Environment

Reef-associated; non-migratory; marine; depth range 14 - 45 m (Ref. 7247)

Climate / Range

Tropical; 21°N - 13°S

Western Central Pacific: Indonesia, the Philippines, New Guinea, and the Solomon Islands.
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Short description

Dorsal spines (total): 13; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12 - 14; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 13 - 14. Juveniles dark posteriorly with large black ocellus at mid-base of dorsal fin, on large adults, bars on head become brown and lower anal fin becomes yellow (Ref. 37816). Small juveniles bright yellow with black band, gradually changes to an all black posterior body when adult (Ref. 48636).

Inhabits coral-rich areas of outer reef slopes (Ref. 9710). Occurs in small groups. Juveniles stay close to substrate but adults may swim high above to feed on zooplankton (Ref. 48636).


IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 57073)	Threat to humans
Not Evaluated	Harmless

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Estimation of some characteristics with mathematical models

Phylogenetic diversity index (Ref. 82805)

PD₅₀ = 0.5039

Resilience (Ref. 69278)

High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)


Vulnerability (Ref. 59153)	Price category (Ref. 80766)
Low vulnerability (23 of 100)	Not marketed/unknown

Entered by Capuli, Estelita Emily

Modified by Santos, Kristine

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