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Carlson's Damselfish
Neoglyphidodon carlsoni
Neoglyphidodon carlsoni is a species of damselfish in the family Pomacentridae. It is found in the western and central Pacific Ocean. Adults can grow up to a maximum length of 10 centimetres (3.9 in) This fish is omnivourous. Occasionally, they are found in the aquarium trade.
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Description
Adults of this species can grow up to a maximum length of 10 centimetres (3.9 in). They have 13 dorsal spines, 13 to 15 dorsal soft rays, 2 anal spines, and 12 to 14 anal soft rays. Unlike most species in the genus Neoglyphidodon, the coloouration of the adults and juveniles of this species is similar. This fish is black in color.
Range & habitat
This fish is found in the western and central Pacific Ocean. It ranges from the Great Barrier Reef in Australia to Fiji and Tonga. Adults are found in fringing coral reefs. This species is present at depths of 1 to 5 metres (3.3 to 16.4 ft).
Wikipedia: “Distribution and habitat”
In human culture
The specific name honours the aquarist and ichthyologist Bruce Carlson, who collected the type and who made detailed notes on its habitat. He also contributed many records of new species of damselfish for Fiji.
Wikipedia: “Etymology”
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 495187.