The name of the family is derived from the Greek words; poma roughly translates to the English "cover", referring to the fishes' opercula, and kentron is Greek for sting. The name refers to the serrations found along the margins … See more

Pomacentrids have an orbiculate to elongated body shape, which is often laterally compressed. They have interrupted or … See more

• Froese, Rainer, and Daniel Pauly, eds. (2007). "Pomacentridae" in FishBase. January 2007 version.
• Smith, J.L.B. 1960. Coral fishes of the family … See more

Pomacentrids are found primarily in tropical seas, with a few species occurring in subtropical waters (e.g., Hypsypops rubicundus). … See more

Before breeding, the males clear an area of algae and invertebrates to create a nest. They engage in ritualised courtship displays, which may consist of rapid bursts of motion, chasing … See more