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Whitespot Damsel

Dischistodus chrysopoecilus

Also known as: Lagoon Damsel, Palespot Damsel, Palespot Damselfish, Palest Damsel, Whitepatch Damsel

Adult
@wittli · Australia · May 20201 / 2
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Overview

Found singly or in pair, over shallow silty waters, close to coral outcrops and seagrass beds of lagoons and coastal reefs.

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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How to identify

Behaviour
pairssolitary

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Habitat & where to find it

  • Range · Western Central Pacific
  • Country only · 2
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Found singly or in pair, over shallow silty waters, close to coral outcrops and seagrass beds of lagoons and coastal reefs.

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Adult photos 2

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    Taxonomy

    1. kingdomAnimalia
    2. phylumChordata
    3. classTeleostei
    4. orderOvalentaria incertae sedis
    5. familyPomacentridae
    6. genusDischistodus
    7. speciesDischistodus chrysopoecilus (Schlegel & Müller, 1839)

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    More in the family

    Damselfishes (Pomacentridae)