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[Reports]
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Nannochloropsis Sp.
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FC1
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Nassarius cf. pauperi
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Invert
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DIBS Nassarius Snail
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Nemateleotris decora
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Environment: Reef-associated; marine; depth range 25 - 70 m (Ref. 1602), usually 25 - 70 m (Ref. 27115)
Size/Weight/Age: Max length : 9.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 9710)
Distribution: Indo-Pacific: Mauritius to Samoa, north to Ryukyu Islands, south to New Caledonia.
Description: Dorsal spines (total): 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 27 - 32; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 28 - 31
Biology: Found over hard, open bottoms at the bases of reefs and over sand and rubble patches (Ref. 1602); also observed in deep coastal to outer reef drops-offs subject to strong currents (Ref. 48637). Often in pairs (Ref. 1602). Monogamous (Ref. 52884). Feeds on zooplankton, especially copepods and crustacean larvae. Darts into a hole when alarmed (Ref. 1602). Minimum depth reported from (Ref. 27115).
Data Sheet: http://www.fishbase.org/summary/speciessummary.php?id=6616
WoRMS Link: http://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxlist&tName=Nemateleotris decora
Has Successfully been bred and raised in captivity
Reference: http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0044848613006820
Captive spawning and embryonic development of marine ornamental purple firefish Nemateleotris decora (Randall & Allen, 1973)
K. Madhu, Rema Madhu
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Elegant firegoby, Purple fire-goby, Purple firefish
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Nemateleotris exquisita
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Exquisite Firefish
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Nemateleotris helfrichi
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Environment: Reef-associated; marine; depth range 25 - 90 m (Ref. 33482), usually 40 - ? m (Ref. 9710)
Size/Weight/Age: Max length : 6.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 9710)
Distribution: Tropical; 16°N - 28°S
Pacific Ocean: eastwards to the Tuamoto Islands, north to the Ryukyu Islands.
Description: Dorsal spines (total): 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 29 - 31; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 26 - 28
Biology: Occurs in relatively deep water. Found over small patches of sand, rubble, or hard open bottoms of steep seaward reefs. Rarely found in less than 40 m and frequently occurs in pairs. Monogamous (Ref. 52884).
Data Sheet: http://www.fishbase.org/summary/speciessummary.php?id=12750
WoRMS Link: http://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxlist&tName=Nemateleotris helfrichi
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Helfrichs' dartfish
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Nemateleotris magnifica
Synonyms: Nemateleotris magnificus
Environment: Reef-associated; marine; depth range 6 - 70 m (Ref. 27115), usually 6 - 28 m (Ref. 9360)
Size/Weight/Age: Max length : 9.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 2272)
Distribution: Tropical; 22°C - 28°C (Ref. 27115); 30°N - 28°S
Indo-Pacific: East Africa to the Hawaiian, Marquesan and Pitcairn islands, north to the Ryukyu Islands, south to New Caledonia and the Austral Islands; throughout Micronesia.
Description: Dorsal spines (total): 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 28 - 32; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 27 - 30
Biology: Inhabits upper portions of outer reef slopes (Ref. 1602). Benthopelagic (Ref. 58302). Hovers above the bottom, facing the current to feed on zooplankton, copepods, and crustacean larvae. Several individuals may share the same hole (especially juveniles). Has a habit of flicking its pennant-like first dorsal fin back and forth (Ref. 1602, 48637). Minimum depth reported from Ref. 9360. Monogamous (Ref. 52884).
Data Sheet: http://www.fishbase.org/summary/speciessummary.php?id=6629
WoRMS Link: http://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxlist&tName=Nemateleotris magnifica
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Fire goby
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Neoglyphidodon crossi
Synonyms:
Environment: Marine; reef-associated; non-migratory; depth range 1 - 5 m (Ref. 7247)
Size/Weight/Age: Max length : 10.0 cm SL male/unsexed; (Ref. 7247)
Distribution: Western Central Pacific: known only from Sulawesi and the Moluccas.
Description: Dorsal spines (total): 13; Dorsal soft rays (total): 14-16; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 13 - 14. Juveniles bright orange, often swimming well-above the bottom on shallow reef flats. Adults drab and easily overlooked (Ref. 48636).
Biology: Adults inhabit shallow gutters of rocky areas or coral reefs of protected bays and lagoons. Solitary and shy (Ref. 9710). Often swimming near the surface (Ref. 48636). Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding (Ref. 205). Eggs are demersal and adhere to the substrate (Ref. 205). Males guard and aerate the eggs (Ref. 205).
Data Sheet: http://www.fishbase.org/summary/speciessummary.php?id=12457
WoRMS Link: http://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxlist&tName=Neoglyphidodon crossi
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Cross' damsel
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Neoglyphidodon melas
Synonyms: Abudefduf melanopus, Abudefduf melas, Abudefduf rhomaleus, Abudefduf xanthonotus, Glyphisodon ater, Glyphisodon melanopus, Glyphisodon melas, Glyphisodon xanthonotus, Paraglyphidodon melanopus, Paraglyphidodon melas
Environment: Marine; reef-associated; non-migratory; depth range 1 - 12 m; Tropical; 30°N - 30°S
Size/Weight/Age: Max length : 18.0 cm TL male/unsexed;
Distribution: Indo-West Pacific: Red Sea and East Africa to the Indo-Malayan Archipelago, Philippines, Taiwan, Ryukyu Islands, Palau, New Guinea, Solomon Islands, Vanuatu, and northern Australia.
Description: Dorsal spines (total): 13; Dorsal soft rays (total): 13-15; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 12 - 15. Adult stage is uniformly black. Transformation from colorful juvenile to uniformly black adult stage occurs at a size of 50 to 60 mm (Ref. 37816). Large adults are bluish-black and grows rather large, reaching about 15 cm (Ref. 48636).
Biology: Adults are found in coral-rich areas of lagoon and seaward reefs and usually associated with soft corals on which it feeds (Ref. 1602, 58652). Occur singly or in pairs (Ref. 1602). Juveniles are encountered in around staghorn Acropora corals (Ref. 1602). Adults often near Tridacna clams and may feed on their feces (Ref. 9710). Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding (Ref. 205). Eggs are demersal and adhere to the substrate (Ref. 205). Males guard and aerate the eggs (Ref. 205).
Data Sheet: http://www.fishbase.org/summary/speciessummary.php?id=5707
WoRMS Link: http://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxlist&tName=Neoglyphidodon melas
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Bowtie damselfish
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Neoglyphidodon nigroris
Synonyms: Abudefduf behnii, Abudefduf coracinus, Abudefduf filifer, Chromis bitaeniatus, Chrysiptera xanthura xanthura, Glyphisodon behnii, Glyphisodon nigroris, Glyphisodon xanthurus, Paraglyphidodon behnii, Paraglyphidodon nigroris
Environment: Marine; reef-associated; non-migratory; depth range 2 - 23 m - Tropical; 30°N - 25°S
Size/Weight/Age: Max length : 13.0 cm TL male/unsexed;
Distribution: Indo-West Pacific: Andaman Sea (Phuket), Malayan Archipelago, Indonesia, Philippines, Taiwan, Ryukyu Islands, Palau, New Guinea, Solomon Islands, Vanuatu, and northern Australia. Previously referred to as Paraglyphidodon behnii by Allen (see Ref. 4966).
Description: Dorsal spines (total): 13; Dorsal soft rays (total): 14-16; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 13 - 15. Long-tailed and black as adults; juveniles distinctively yellow with two black stripes (Ref. 48636).
Biology: Two forms: long-tailed and black as adults occur in the Andaman Sea, ranging east to western Bali and north to Japan. Second form, probably valid as N. xanthurus occur in the rest of the West Pacific and the two overlap in range on Bali's north coast (Ref. 48636). Occur in coral-rich areas of lagoon and seaward reefs. Usually solitary (Ref. 1602). Feed on algae, crustaceans, and pelagic tunicates and salps. Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding (Ref. 205). Eggs are demersal and adhere to the substrate (Ref. 205). Males guard and aerate the eggs (Ref. 205).
Data Sheet: http://www.fishbase.org/summary/speciessummary.php?id=5708
WoRMS Link: http://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxlist&tName=Neoglyphidodon nigroris
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Black-and-gold chromis
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Neoglyphidodon oxyodon
Synonyms: Paraglyphidodon oxyodon, Glyphisodon oxyodon
Environment: Marine; reef-associated; non-migratory; depth range 0 - 4 m (Ref. 7247)
Size/Weight/Age: Max length : 15.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 9710)
Distribution: Western Central Pacific: Indo-Australian Archipelago, including the Philippines, Indonesia, and Ashmore Reef (Timor Sea).
Description: Dorsal spines (total): 13; Dorsal soft rays (total): 13-14; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 13 - 14. Juveniles with brilliant blue streaks but large adults are all black (Ref. 48636).
Biology: Adults inhabit protected reef flats of lagoons and inshore reefs. They mainly occur on current-swept reef flats in a few meters depth where it congregates in loose groups of various sizes (Ref. 48636). Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding (Ref. 205). Eggs are demersal and adhere to the substrate (Ref. 205). Males guard and aerate the eggs (Ref. 205).
Data Sheet: http://www.fishbase.org/summary/speciessummary.php?id=11988
WoRMS Link: http://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxlist&tName=Neoglyphidodon oxyodon
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Blue Velvet Damsel, Black Velvet Damsel, Neon Damsel, Bluestreak Damselfish
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Neopomacentrus bankieri
Synonyms:
Environment: Reef-associated; non-migratory; marine; depth range 3 - 12 m (Ref. 7247)
Size/Weight/Age: Max length : 8.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 9710)
Distribution: Tropical
Western Pacific: there are two separate populations but further collections may provide evidence for a continuous distribution. The first population inhabits the South China and Java seas. The second population is known from eastern Queensland and the vicinity of Daru Island off southern Papua New Guinea.
Description: Dorsal spines (total): 13; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11 - 11; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 11 - 12. A small species. Recognized by the orange-yellow tail, the color extended onto the body and posterior parts of dorsal and anal fins (Ref. 48636).
Biology: Inhabits coastal reefs around coral or rock outcrops on soft bottoms (Ref. 9710). Has been reared in captivity (Ref. 35404).
Data Sheet: http://www.fishbase.org/Summary/speciesSummary.php?id=12458
WoRMS Link: http://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxlist&tName=Neopomacentrus bankieri
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Lyretail Damsel
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Neopomacentrus cyanomos
Synonyms: Neopomacentrus cyanomus, Pomacentrus cyanomos, Pomacentrus leucosphyrus, Pomacentrus prateri,
Environment: Marine; reef-associated; non-migratory; depth range 5 - 30 m
Size/Weight/Age: Max length : 10.0 cm TL male/unsexed;
Distribution: Indo-West Pacific: Red Sea and East Africa to the Philippines, north to southern Japan, south to northern Australia and Melanesia (except Fiji).
Description: Dorsal spines (total): 13; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11-12; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 11 - 12. Indonesian fish metallic green to black with a distinctive white spot at end on dorsal fin base (Ref. 48636).
Biology: Adults inhabit inshore and offshore coral reefs; also in harbors and protected outer reef slopes and current prone habitats. Form schools in harbors in depths from near surface to about 25 m (Ref. 48636). Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding (Ref. 205). Eggs are demersal and adhere to the substrate (Ref. 205). Males guard and aerate the eggs (Ref. 205).
Data Sheet: http://www.fishbase.org/summary/speciessummary.php?id=8209
WoRMS Link: http://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxlist&tName=Neopomacentrus cyanomos
Has Successfully been bred and raised in captivity
Reference: http://idosi.org/wjfms/wjfms2(6)10/14.pdf
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Regal damsel
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Neopomacentrus filamentosus
Synonyms: Gliphidodon filamentosus
Environment: Marine; reef-associated; non-migratory; depth range 5 - 12 m (Ref. 7247)
Size/Weight/Age: Max length : 11.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 48636)
Distribution: Western Central Pacific: Thailand (Phuket), Malaysia, Singapore, Philippines, Indonesia, Western Australia, Papua New Guinea, New Britain, Solomon Islands, and New Caledonia. Larvae specimen were reported from Guam (Ref. 36961).
Description: Dorsal spines (total): 13; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10-11; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 11 - 12. Adults with long extended lobes on the dorsal and caudal fins. Plain grey with greenish shine over back. Twin yellow spots on operculum, just above pectoral fin base in juveniles (Ref. 48636).
Biology: Sporadic distribution (Ref. 48636). Adults inhabit soft bottoms of lagoons and inshore reefs around coral outcrops, rocks, debris, and others (Ref. 7247). Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding (Ref. 205). Eggs are demersal and adhere to the substrate (Ref. 205). Males guard and aerate the eggs (Ref. 205).
Data Sheet: http://www.fishbase.org/summary/speciessummary.php?id=12459
WoRMS Link: http://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxlist&tName=Neopomacentrus filamentosus
Has Successfully been bred and raised in captivity
Reference: http://eprints.cmfri.org.in/3733/1/Article_04.pdf
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Brown damsel
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Neopomacentrus nemurus
Synonyms:
Environment: Reef-associated; non-migratory; marine; depth range 1 - 10 m (Ref. 7247)
Size/Weight/Age: Max length : 8.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 9710)
Distribution: Tropical
Western Central Pacific: Indonesia, Philippines, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, and Vanuatu.
Description: Dorsal spines (total): 13; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11 - 12; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 11 - 12
Biology: Inhabits lagoon and inshore coral reefs, usually in areas where silting is prevalent. Aggregates over coral outcrops to feed on zooplankton (Ref. 1602).
Data Sheet:
WoRMS Link: http://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxlist&tName=Neopomacentrus nemurus
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Yellow-tipped damsel
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Neopomacentrus violascens
Synonyms: Dascyllus xanthurus, Neopomacentrus violaceus, Pomacentrus violascens, Pristotis violascens
Environment: Marine; reef-associated; non-migratory; depth range 1 - 30 m - Tropical; 25°N - 21°S
Size/Weight/Age: Max length : 7.5 cm TL male/unsexed;
Distribution: Western Central Pacific: Indonesia to Solomon Islands, north to Japan, south to northern Australia and Vanuatu.
Description: Dorsal spines (total): 13; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11-12; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 10 - 11. More black than violet (Ref. 37816).
Biology: dults are found in lagoons, harbors, and coastal reefs, shallow habitats, deep sand or mud slopes with outcrops of debris or coral rubble pieces, or on rocky substrates in sheltered bays. They usually occur in large aggregations, sometimes forming mixed aggregations with Neopomacentrus sp. Abundant around sponge-encrusted mooring buoys and their anchor lines and occur in smaller colonies around rocks and refuse (Ref. 1602). Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding (Ref. 205). Eggs are demersal and adhere to the substrate (Ref. 205). Males guard and aerate the eggs (Ref. 205).
Data Sheet: http://www.fishbase.org/Summary/SpeciesSummary.php?id=5706
WoRMS Link: http://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxlist&tName=Neopomacentrus violascens
Has Successfully been bred and raised in captivity
Reference: Tanaka, Y., Yamada, K., Hayakawa, Y. & Watanabe, D. (2003). Reproduction and
rearing of the damselfish, Neopomacentrus v
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Violet demoiselle
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Nerita tessellata
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Invert
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Nerite snail
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