Black-vent Damsel (species: Dischistodus melanotus) in Lady Elliot Island (Gaia Guide)
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Dischistodus melanotus
Black-vent Damsel


©John E. Randall: Black-vent Damsel (Dischistodus melanotus)

©Sally Polack: Black-vent Damsel (Dischistodus melanotus) at intermediate life stage

©Mark Shepherd: Blackvent Damsel at Lizard Island

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Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Actinopterygii
Order Perciformes
Family Pomacentridae
Genus Dischistodus
Species Dischistodus melanotus

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Distinguishing features

Distinguishing features still need to be specified.

Size

  • Up to 16 cm (Total Length)

Depth range

  • From 1 m to 12 m

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Distribution


©Atlas of Living Australia: Australian distribution

Distribution and habitat preferences

Adults occur in lagoon reefs and generally prefers small patch reefs with sand or rubble substrates. Feed on benthic algae which it aggressively guards against other herbivores. Juveniles secretive in rubble (FishBase).

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