Neoglyphidodon oxyodon

Pomacentridae
Bluestreak Damsel, Bluebanded Damsel, Bluestreak Damsel, Bluevelvet Damsel, Java Damsel
  • Neoglyphidodon oxyodon, Juvenile. Photo: Rick Stuart-Smith
    Neoglyphidodon oxyodon, Juvenile. Photo: Rick Stuart-Smith
  • Neoglyphidodon oxyodon, Adult. Photo: Rick Stuart-Smith
    Neoglyphidodon oxyodon, Adult. Photo: Rick Stuart-Smith
Distribution
Tropical Indo-Pacific
Description
Juveniles easily recognised by their markings: Black with two blue lines from head sweeping up and back onto body, light band around middle, blue arc on upper back, blue on tail base behind dorsal fin, blue pelvic fins and blue rear margins of dorsal, tail and anal fins. Adult dark without distinctive markings, although often with light patch in middle of back. Best identified by elongated, rectangular shape and presence of juveniles. Very shallow reef flats.
Information
  • Max Size: 15 cm
  • Sea Temperature Range: 25.2-30.6°C
  • Depth: 0-4m
  • Habitat: Coral Reef
Rarity
  • Threats: Exploitation
  • IUCN Threat Status: Not Evaluated
  • Occurrence: Infrequent (6% 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: Few (3 per transect)
    Abundance is calculated as the average number of individuals recorded per RLS transect, where present.
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