Black-vent Damsel

Black-vent Damsel
English Common Name
Black-vent Damsel
Scientific name
Dischistodus melanotus
Taxonomy
Order: Perciformes, Family: Pomacentridae
Size
About 13 cm
Species Distribution
Ryukyu Islands – West Pacific
It can be observed in coral reefs, especially in coastal areas where waves are calm. In Japan, its population is small and not often seen.

Updated July 2018

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