A NEW SPECIES OF DAMSELFISH (GENUS POMOCENTRUS) FROM NORTH-WESTERN AUSTRALIA

WA Museum Records and Supplements | Updated 1 decade ago

Abstract: A new species of damselfish. family Pomacentridae. is described from Churchill Reef. off the Kimberley coast of north-western Australia. Pomacentrus Iimosus sp. novo is described from two specimens. 45.7 and 28.9 mm SL, collected by the author during August 1991 It is similar in appearance to P. amboinensis, P. azuremaculatus, and P. javanicus, but differs primarily in its higher counts of tubed lateral-Iine scales and pectoral rays. and also certain features related to colour pattern. The habitat of P. Iimosus consists of rocky outcrops on relatively flat, silty bottoms.