Pomacentrus chrysurus Cuvier, 1830

Size

Pomacentrus chrysurus (Cuvier, 1830) reaches a maximum total length of 9 centimetres (3.5 inches).

Fin Ray Count

It has 13 dorsal spines, 14 to 16 dorsal soft rays, 2 anal spines, and 15 to 16 anal soft rays.

Body Coloration

The upper body of this fish is orange, while the lower body is blue or bluish gray.

Dorsal Fin Marking

A black spot is present on the dorsal fin.

Fin Blue Outlines

A blue outline borders this black spot, the upper edge of the dorsal fin, and the lower edges of the anal and pelvic fins.

Fin Black Edging

The blue outline on the pectoral and anal fins is itself edged with black.

Caudal Fin Appearance

The caudal fin is transparent.

Overall Distribution

This species occurs in the Indo-Pacific region.

Indian Ocean Range

In the Indian Ocean, it is found around Christmas Island, and most of its population lives in the Pacific Ocean.

Pacific Ocean Range

Within the Pacific, its range covers Indonesia, the Philippines, the Ryukyu Islands of Japan, Australia, and the Solomon Islands.

Depth Range

It inhabits depths from 0 to 3 metres (0.0 to 9.8 ft).

Adult Habitat

Adult individuals live among coral or rocky outcrops adjacent to sandy areas.