Whitetail dascyllus

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Whitetail dascyllus
Dascyllus aruanus
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Perciformes
Family: Pomacentridae
Genus: Dascyllus
Species: D. aruanus
Binomial name
Dascyllus aruanus
(Linnaeus, 1758)

Also known as the three-Stripe Damsel, Humbug Dascyllus, Banded Dascyllus or White-tailed Damselfish.

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[edit] Description

Length up to 10 cm, they are white with three black vertical bars.

[edit] Habitat

Associated with coral reefs, most usually in groups above Acropora coral heads. Males may be aggressive against other fish while they tend eggs.

[edit] Distribution

Western Pacific Ocean including Red Sea, and Indian Ocean

[edit] Aquarium

They are called aquarium 'Starter fish' as they are quite tolerant of variable conditions and aid in conditioning the tank environment for less hardy fish. These fish have been reared in captivity.

Dascyllus aruanus, Red Sea

Dascyllus aruanus above acropora coral, where they will hide if threatened

Dascyllus aruanus, Seychelles

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