Amblyglyphidodon Explained

Amblyglyphidodon is a genus of fish in the family Pomacentridae. These damselfish swim singly, in pairs, or in small groups. They are often found among corals.

Species

There are currently 11 recognized species in this genus:

• Amblyglyphidodon aureus (G. Cuvier, 1830) (Golden damselfish)
• Amblyglyphidodon batunai G. R. Allen, 1995 (Batuna damsel)
• Amblyglyphidodon curacao (Bloch, 1787) (Staghorn damselfish)
• Amblyglyphidodon flavilatus G. R. Allen & J. E. Randall, 1980 (Yellowfin damsel)
• Amblyglyphidodon flavopurpureus G. R. Allen, Erdmann & Drew, 2012 (Cenderawasih damselfish) ^[1]
• Amblyglyphidodon indicus G. R. Allen & J. E. Randall, 2002 (Maldives damselfish)
• Amblyglyphidodon leucogaster (Bleeker, 1847) (Yellowbelly damselfish)
• Amblyglyphidodon melanopterus G. R. Allen & J. E. Randall, 2002
• Amblyglyphidodon orbicularis (Hombron & Jacquinot, 1853)
• Amblyglyphidodon silolona G. R. Allen, Erdmann & Drew, 2012 (Silolona damselfish) ^[1]
• Amblyglyphidodon ternatensis (Bleeker, 1853) (Ternate damsel)

Notes and References

1. Allen, G.R. & Erdmann, M.V. (2012): Reef Fishes of the East Indies. Reef Fishes of the East Indies. Volumes I-III. Tropical Reef Research, Perth, Australia. 1292pp. University of Hawai'i Press. .