Helcogramma chica, Elizabeth Reef, NSW, Australia, Photo: Graham Edgar
Helcogramma chica, North WA, Australia, Photo: Andrew Green
Helcogramma chica, North WA, Australia, Photo: Andrew Green
Distribution
Tropical Indo-Pacific
Description
Helmet-like plate behind eyes, triangular head profile with pointed snout, and red and white markings on translucent body. Male with black spots on lower jaw and cheek. Like most Helcogramma species, difficult to distinguish in field.
Information
Max Size: 3 cm
Sea Temperature Range: 19.9-31.0°C
Depth: 0-32m
Habitat: Coral Reef
Rarity
IUCN Threat Status: Not Evaluated
Occurrence: Frequent (18% of sites)
Occurrence describes how often the species is found on surveys within its distribution.
It is calculated as the % of reef sites surveyed by RLS divers across all the ecoregions in which the species has been observed
Abundance: Several (7 per transect)
Abundance is calculated as the average number of individuals recorded per RLS transect, where present.
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