Family : Pomacentridae (Damselfishes)
Order : Perciformes  (perch-likes)
Class : Actinopterygii (ray-finned fishes)
Fishbase Name : Sapphire damsel
Fish Name : Pomacentrus pavo
Max size : 8.5 cm SL (male/unsexed; Ref. 7247)
Environment : reef-associated; non-migratory ; depth range 1 - 16 m
Climate : tropical; 16°N - 32°S
Global Importance : fisheries: minor commercial; aquarium: public aquariums
Resilience: High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)Distribution : Indo-Pacific: East Africa to the Tuamoto Islands, north to Taiwan, south to Lord Howe Island.
Diagnosis : Dorsal spines (total): 13-13; Dorsal soft rays (total): 13-14; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 12-14. Variable from metallic green to light blue. A small and usually distinct greenish 'ear' spot. Tail yellowish, especially in young (Ref. 48636).
Biology : Inhabits sandy areas of lagoon reefs, around isolated patch reefs, coral heads, or rubble. Usually in groups (Ref. 4391, 48636). Commonly found around jetty structures (Ref. 48636). Feeds on zooplankton and filamentous algae
Threatened : Dangerous:  
Dangerous : harmless
Coordinator : Allen, Gerald R.
Main Ref : Allen, G.R.. 1991. (Ref. 7247)

India country information
Common Names : പചാക്കൊട്ടി, പച്ചക്കോട്ടി, Pachakkotti, Thathali
Status : native
Salinity : marine
Uses : no uses