Pomacentrus aurifrons Allen, 2004

Nomenclature and Basic Classification

Pomacentrus aurifrons Allen, 2004 is a fish species found on the coral reefs of Papua New Guinea.

Closely Related Species

This species resembles Pomacentrus smithi, sharing similar coloration and physical characteristics, and the two are thought to be geminate species.

Distinguishing Color Traits

Per Allen's original description, P. aurifrons can be distinguished from related species by its specific color traits: a body that is pale grey to nearly white, with vertically elongated blue spots on the scales of the head, a blue streak on most body scales, a broad yellow region covering the snout, forehead, and base of the anterior dorsal spines, translucent fins with bluish soft rays on the dorsal, anal, and caudal fins, and a narrow yellow margin along the spinous dorsal fin.

Etymology of Scientific Name

The species' scientific name comes from Latin words: auri means "gold", and frons means "forehead".