Amblypomacentrus breviceps – Black-banded Demoiselle
Amblypomacentrus breviceps was already described in 1839 by Schlegel and Müller. This species is not really known in the aquarium hobby. This damselfish is part of the Pomacentridae family. The genus Amblypomacentrus was established in 2000 and contains only three species.
Over the years, this species has gone by a few names. Synonyms are: Glyphisodon breviceps, Pomacentrus breviceps, Pristotis trifasciatus, Pomacentrus trifasciatus, Pomacentrus nematopterus, Pomacentrus beauforti.
Description
This damselfish doesn’t get very big. They can reach a total length of about 9 centimeters. Young ones have bright yellow ventral and anal fins. In older specimen the yellow fades a bit to a more light brown. The ground color of the Amblypomacentrus breviceps is white with three brown vertical stripes. The front stripe runs over the eye. The two rear stripes continue across the dorsal fin.
In the wild they live either solitary or in small groups.
Amblypomacentrus breviceps is very similar to Amblypomacentrus clarus. However, that species lacks yellow in the abdominal and anal fins and on the abdominal part. They both coexist in the same area.
Origin
The distribution area of Amblypomacentrus breviceps is around Indonesia and the Philippines. They occur from the South China Sea to the northern coast of Australia.
They inhabit the lagoons and coastal areas. They are usually found above sand or mud where there is some debris on the bottom such as sponges or rocks. The young Amblypomacentrus breviceps often seek protection from anemones.
Reproduction
The eggs are laid in empty shells. The eggs stick to the shell until they hatch. The male has incubation care for the eggs. He guards and fans the eggs. After hatching, brood care stops.
Author
John de Lange
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