Three-spot Dascyllus
Scientific Name: Dascyllus trimaculatus
Species: Damselfishes (Pomacentridae)
Other names: Humbugs, Three-spot Damsel, Three-spot Damselfish, Three-spot Domino Damselfish, Spot Domino Damselfish, Domino Damsel, Domino Damselfish, White-spot Puller, Three-spot Humbug, White-spot Humbug.
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Three-spot DascyllusUploaded by: @fishx6 in June 2006
Photographed at: Lembeth Resort - Indonesia
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Three-spot DascyllusUploaded by: @fishx6 in June 2010
Photographed at: Mirihi Island Resort - Maldives
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Three-spot DascyllusUploaded by: @fishx6 in June 2010
Photographed at: Mirihi Island Resort - Maldives
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Three-spot DascyllusUploaded by: @fishx6 in June 2010
Photographed at: Mirihi Island Resort - Maldives
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Three-spot DascyllusUploaded by: @fishx6 in June 2010
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Three-spot DascyllusUploaded by: @fishx6 in June 2010
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Three-spot DascyllusUploaded by: @fishx6 in June 2010
Photographed at: Mirihi Island Resort - Maldives
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Three-spot DascyllusUploaded by: @fishx6 in June 2010
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Three-spot DascyllusUploaded by: @fishx6 in August 2008
Photographed at: lembeh - Indonesia
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Three-spot DascyllusUploaded by: @fishx6 in August 2008
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Three-spot DascyllusUploaded by: @fishx6 in June 2010
Photographed at: Mirihi Island Resort - Maldives
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Three-spot DascyllusUploaded by: @fishx6 in June 2010
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Three-spot DascyllusUploaded by: @fishx6 in June 2010
Photographed at: Mirihi Island Resort - Maldives
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Three-spot DascyllusUploaded by: @Goshdarnit in October 2011
Photographed at: Meridien Hotel, Fujairah - United Arab Emirates
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Three-spot DascyllusUploaded by: @greatwhite in July 2011
Photographed at: Pangaimotu - Tonga
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Three-spot DascyllusUploaded by: @fishx6 in September 2011
Photographed at: Pangaimotu - Tonga
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Three-spot DascyllusUploaded by: @fishx6 in September 2011
Photographed at: Pangaimotu - Tonga
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Three-spot DascyllusUploaded by: @fishx6 in September 2011
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Three-spot DascyllusUploaded by: @fishx6 in September 2011
Photographed at: Pangaimotu - Tonga
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Three-spot DascyllusUploaded by: @fishx6 in August 2011
Photographed at: Fafu - Tonga
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Three-spot DascyllusUploaded by: @beatrice in November 2010
Photographed at: balicasag - Philippines
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Three-spot DascyllusUploaded by: @fishx6 in June 2010
Photographed at: Mirihi Island Resort - Maldives
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Three-spot DascyllusUploaded by: @fishx6 in August 2008
Photographed at: lembeh - Indonesia
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Three-spot DascyllusUploaded by: @fishx6 in August 2008
Photographed at: Lembeh Resort - Indonesia
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Three-spot DascyllusUploaded by: @fishx6 in May 2008
Photographed at: Mirihi Island Resort - Maldives
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Three-spot DascyllusUploaded by: @fishx6 in May 2008
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Three-spot DascyllusUploaded by: @fishx6 in May 2008
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Three-spot DascyllusUploaded by: @fishx6 in May 2008
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Three-spot DascyllusUploaded by: @fishx6 in May 2008
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Three-spot DascyllusUploaded by: @fishx6 in May 2008
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Three-spot DascyllusUploaded by: @fishx6 in March 2008
Photographed at: Gangehi - Maldives
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Three-spot DascyllusUploaded by: @fishx6 in March 2008
Photographed at: Gangehi - Maldives
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Three-spot DascyllusUploaded by: @fishx6 in March 2008
Photographed at: Gangehi - Maldives
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Three-spot DascyllusUploaded by: @fishx6 in May 2008
Photographed at: Mirihi Island Resort - Maldives
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Three-spot DascyllusUploaded by: @fishx6 in May 2008
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Three-spot DascyllusUploaded by: @fishx6 in August 2008
Photographed at: Lembeh - Indonesia
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Three-spot DascyllusUploaded by: @fishx6 in August 2008
Photographed at: Lembeh - Indonesia
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Three-spot DascyllusUploaded by: @fishx6 in August 2008
Photographed at: Nudi Retreat - Lembeh Resort - Indonesia - Indonesia
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Three-spot DascyllusUploaded by: @fishx6 in August 2008
Photographed at: Lembeh Resort - Indonesia
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Three-spot DascyllusUploaded by: @fishx6 in August 2008
Photographed at: Lembeh Resort - Indonesia
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Three-spot DascyllusUploaded by: @epic in July 2009
Photographed at: Lighthouse Bommie - Coral Sea - Australia
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Three-spot DascyllusUploaded by: @fishx6 in August 2008
Photographed at: Lembeh - Indonesia
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Three-spot DascyllusUploaded by: @fishx6 in May 2008
Photographed at: Mirihi Island Resort - Maldives
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Three-spot DascyllusUploaded by: @fishx6 in May 2008
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Three-spot DascyllusUploaded by: @fishx6 in August 2007
Photographed at: Mirihi - Maldives
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Description
Also known as Humbugs, Three-spot Damsel, Three-spot Damselfish, Three-spot Domino Damselfish, Spot Domino Damselfish, Domino Damsel, Domino Damselfish, White-spot Puller, Three-spot Humbug and White-spot Humbug.
Found in pairs or groups amongst staghorn coral in lagoons and around coral reefs.
Juveniles can be found with large sea anemones.
As the juveniles grow into adults they can lose their spots completely.
They feed on algae and zooplankton.
Length - 13cm
Depth - 1-55m
Widespread Indo-Pacific
Damselfish are egg layers.
First they clear a site ready for a nest, then engage in a mating dance with rapid swimming and fin movements, during this time the males will often turn a shade or two darker and may display white blotches. Spawning occurs at dawn.
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The Three-spot Dascyllus is found in or near the Indo-Pacific region(s) and has been photographed 45 times by users @fishx6 @Goshdarnit @greatwhite @beatrice @epic
Related creatures
Many creatures change during their life. Juvenile fish become adults and some change shape or their colour. Some species change sex and others just get older. The following creature(s) are known relatives of the Three-spot Dascyllus. Click the image(s) to explore further or hover over to get a better view!
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