Pomacentrus xanthocercus
| Pomacentrus xanthocercus | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Family: | Pomacentridae |
| Genus: | Pomacentrus |
| Species: | P. xanthocercus
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| Binomial name | |
| Pomacentrus xanthocercus Allen, Erdmann & Pertiwi 2023
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Pomacentrus xanthocercus is a species of damselfish formerly confused with Philippine damselfish (Pomacentrus philippinus).[1] It was described based on specimens captured in Laamu Atoll, Maldives, in Indian Ocean. It also occurs in Sri Lanka.[1][2]
References[edit]
- ^ a b Allen, Gerald R.; Erdmann, Mark V.; Pertiwi, Ni Putu Dian (February 2022). "Description of three new species of damselfish belonging to the Pomacentrus philippinus group (Pomacentridae) from Melanesia and the eastern and central Indian Ocean". Journal of Water Supply Research and Technology. 28 (1): 1–26. Retrieved November 13, 2023.
- ^ "CAS - Eschmeyer's Catalog of Fishes:". researcharchive.calacademy.org. Retrieved 2023-11-13.