Amblyglyphidodon

Damselfish ( Amblyglyphidodon indicus)

Amblyglyphidodon is a genus Indo-Pacific damselfish (Pomacentridae ). They live on the reef flat and the outer zones of the coral reefs and lagoons. Distribution area are the coastal waters of Indonesia and the Philippines, as well as the Red Sea.

Features

The fish are 7.5 to 11 inches long and are quite high backs. Along the lateral line organ they have 13-17 scales. The number of gill Reuse extensions is 24 to 30

Fins formula: Dorsal XIII-/10-16, Anal II/11-15

Way of life

Amblyglyphidodon species live in pairs and defend their territory with great aggressiveness towards conspecifics and alien fishes. They feed on plankton, small crustaceans and algae.

Species

• Golden Damsel ( Amblyglyphidodon aureus) ( Cuvier in Cuvier & Valenciennes, 1830)
• Amblyglyphidodon batunai Allen, 1995
• Amblyglyphidodon curacao ( Bloch, 1787)
• Amblyglyphidodon flavilatus Allen & Randall, 1980
• Amblyglyphidodon indicus Allen & Randall, 2002
• Amblyglyphidodon leucogaster ( Bleeker, 1847)
• Amblyglyphidodon melanopterus Allen & Randall, 2002
• Amblyglyphidodon orbicularis ( Hombron & Jacquinot in Jacquinot & Guichenot, 1853)
• Amblyglyphidodon ternatensis ( Bleeker, 1853)