Pomacentrus sulfureus Klunzinger, 1871
Sulphur damsel
Pomacentrus sulfureus
photo by Randall, J.E.

Family:  Pomacentridae (Damselfishes), subfamily: Pomacentrinae
Max. size:  11 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  reef-associated; marine; depth range 1 - 5 m, non-migratory
Distribution:  Western Indian Ocean: Red Sea and East Africa (to about 21°S) and Madagascar, Mauritius, Comoros, and Seychelles.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 14-14; Dorsal soft rays (total): 13-15; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 14-15. Exhibits geographic color variations.
Biology:  Adults inhabit inshore coral reefs, in areas with rich-coral growth (Ref. 9710). Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding (Ref. 205). Eggs are demersal and adhere to the substrate (Ref. 205). Males guard and aerate the eggs (Ref. 205).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 04 October 2021 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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