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Scientific Name: Pomacentrus coelestis Jordan & Starks, 1901
English Name: Neon damselfish
Local/Bangla Name: Pettoli (পেট্টোলি)
Photo: Fishes of Australia
Classification:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Acanthuriformes
Family: Pomacentridae
Description:
The fish is characterized by a long-based spiny dorsal fin, succeeded by a high, short-based soft-rayed portion. Its body is blue, and it features a vibrant yellow tail. There are variable amounts of yellow in the dorsal and anal fins. Both juvenile and adult individuals exhibit similar coloration.
Habitat & Distribution in Bangladesh:
Coral reef ecosystem of Saint Martin’s Island, Bangladesh
Environment:
Marine (Reef associated fish)
Main References:
Thompson PM, Islam MA (Eds.) (2010) Environmental Profile of St. Martin’s Island, United Nations Development Programme, Dhaka, 150 p
Other References:
Tomascik T (1997) Management Plan for Coral Resources of Narikel Jinjira (St. Martin's Island). National Conservation Strategy Implementation Project-1: Management plan for coral resources of Narikel Jinjira (St. Martin's Island). Ministry of Environment and Forest, Government of Bangladesh. 126.
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