Dascyllus aruanus (Linnaeus, 1758)
Black-and-white damselfish
Species recognized by R Froese & D Pauly (eds),
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Overview
Biology
Source and Additional Information
Territorial, inhabits shallow lagoon and subtidal reef flats. Forms large aggregations above staghorn Acropora thickets or in smaller groups above isolated coral heads. Feeds on zooplankton, benthic invertebrates, and algae. Males invite females to spawn in their nests; protecting the eggs until they hatch and becoming very aggressive against other fish. Eggs hatch after 3-5 days; pelagic larvae feeds on plankton (Ref. 5503). Used in behavioral study. Has been reared in captivity (Ref. 35412).
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