Biology:Plectroglyphidodon imparipennis
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Family: | Pomacentridae |
| Genus: | Plectroglyphidodon |
| Species: | P. imparipennis
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| Plectroglyphidodon imparipennis (Vaillant and Sauvage, 1875)
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Plectroglyphidodon imparipennis is a species of damselfish in the family Pomacentridae. It is found in the Indo-Pacific.
Adults can grow up to 6 centimetres (2.4 in) TL.
Distribution and habitat
This species of fish is found in the Indo-Pacific form eastern Africa to the Line Islands and Pitcairn Islands north to the Philippines and the Ryukyu Islands.[3]
Description
Adults of this species can grow up to 6 centimetres (2.4 in) TL.[3] This fish is white in colouration with a yellow caudal fin. Its dorsal fin has 12 spines and 14 to 15 soft rays.[3] Its anal fin has 2 spines and 11 to 12 soft rays.
Ecology
Diet
This fish feeds on benthic algae and invertebrates.
Behaviour
Adults stay close to their shelter.
References
- ↑ Samaniego, B.; Arceo, H.; Cabasan, J.P.; Santos, M.; Williams, J.T. (2024). "Plectroglyphidodon imparipennis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2024. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2024-1.RLTS.T188429A1873325.en. https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/188429/1873325. Retrieved 3 April 2025.
- ↑ Nicolas Bailly (2008). "Plectroglyphidodon imparipennis". WoRMS. World Register of Marine Species. http://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxdetails&id=212856.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Froese, Rainer and Pauly, Daniel, eds. (2006). "Plectroglyphidodon imparipennis" in FishBase. April 2006 version.
Wikidata ☰ Q2122083 entry
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