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Indo-Pacific Yellowtail Damsel
Neoglyphidodon nigroris
Neoglyphidodon nigroris, common name black-and-gold chromis or Behn's damsel is a damselfish from the Indo-West Pacific. It occasionally makes its way into the aquarium trade. It grows to a size of 13 centimetres (5.1 in) in total length.
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Description
Adults can grow up to 13 cm (5.1 in) in total length. There are two coloration varieties in adults: individuals ranging from the Andaman Sea to Japan are black, while individuals from the western Pacific Ocean have a tan front and a yellow rear. The latter variety may deserve species status under the name N. xanthurus, and the two varieties overlap around the island of Bali. Juveniles are yellow with 2 longitudinal black stripes and a black spot at the pectoral-fin base.
Range & habitat
This species of damselfish is found throughout the Indo-Pacific region. In the Indian Ocean, it is found around Sri Lanka, the Andaman Sea, Indonesia, and Australia. In the Pacific Ocean, it is found around Indonesia, the Philippines, Australia, Vietnam, Japan, Malaysia, the Solomon Islands, Vanuatu, and Hawaii. It lives in coral reefs and lagoons rich in corals, and is found at depths of 2–21 m (6.6–68.9 ft).
Wikipedia: “Distribution and habitat”
What it does
This species is omnivorous, feeding mainly on algae, crustaceans, tunicates, and salps.
Wikipedia: “Diet”
Where it lives
Recorded sightings
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This page is assembled live from iNaturalist, GBIF, Wikipedia, the Source Library and the Internet Archive. It is not yet part of the hand-edited codex. iNaturalist taxon 135284.