Monarch Damsel (species: Dischistodus pseudochrysopoecilus) in Lady Elliot Island (Gaia Guide)
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Dischistodus pseudochrysopoecilus
Monarch Damsel


©John E. Randall: Monarch Damsel (Dischistodus pseudochrysopoecilus)

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©John E. Randall: Monarch Damsel (Dischistodus pseudochrysopoecilus)

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

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Distinguishing features

Distinguishing features still need to be specified.

Size

  • Up to 18 cm (Total Length)

Depth range

  • From 1 m to 5 m

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Distribution


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Distribution and habitat preferences

Adults inhabit lagoon reefs in areas of scattered live coral thickets interspersed with open areas of sand and dead coral (FishBase).

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