Pomacentrus

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A small bright sea fish that lives on coral reefs in warm seas

noun
/ˌpɒməˈsɛntrəs/

Specialized

: Pomacentrus

Many species within the genus Pomacentrus are popular in marine aquariums due to their bright colors.

Examples

Researchers discovered a new species of Pomacentrus off the coast of Indonesia.
The coral reefs are home to several varieties of Pomacentrus that play a crucial role in the ecosystem.
The Pomacentrus species are popular in aquarium trade.
Have you seen a Pomacentrus in the reef?
Many species within the genus Pomacentrus are popular in marine aquariums due to their bright colors.
Researchers discovered a new species of Pomacentrus off the coast of Indonesia.
The coral reefs are home to several varieties of Pomacentrus that play a crucial role in the ecosystem.

Compounds

Pomacentrus leucostictus

Specialized

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A small blue and yellow fish that lives near coral reefs around Bermuda, Florida, and the West Indies

Surface Forms

Pomacentrus singular

Pomacentrus plural

Etymology

The word Pomacentrus comes from Greek parts poma ('cover') and kentron ('point' or 'sting'). A helpful way to remember it is to imagine a small, bright damselfish with a tiny spine near its gill cover, so the name feels like a 'covered point'. That's why the name fits this group of small, colorful damselfish.