Damselfish
Acanthochromis polyacanthus
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Damselfish (Acanthochromis polyacanthus) is a marine fish of the family Pomacentridae (Damselfishes), in the order Perciformes. Maximum recorded length is 16 cm. Its recorded depth range is 1–65 m. Recorded habitats include coral reefs, estuaries.
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Hakkında
A solitary damselfish from Australian Pacific waters, one of the few damselfish that does not form schools. Inhabits branching coral heads on shallow Indo-Pacific reefs. Parents guard eggs on hard substrate.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 16,0 cm |
| Derinlik Aralığı | 1-65m |
Habitat & Distribution
Coral reefs, estuaries
Taxonomy
| Takım | Perciformes (Perch-like fishes) |
| Familya | Pomacentridae (Damselfishes) |
| Türler | Acanthochromis polyacanthus |
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