Giant damselfish
Microspathodon dorsalis
Classification
- Class
- Actinopterygii
- Order
- Perciformes
- Family
- Pomacentridae
Microspathodon est un genre de poissons osseux de la famille des Pomacentridae.
The giant damselfish (Microspathodon dorsalis) is a species of fish that inhabits rocky reefs below the surf zone at depths of 1–25 m. It mainly feeds on low-profile, attached algae. Giant damselfish defend both feeding and reproductive territories by driving off other fishes and divers who come too close.
Microspathodon dorsalis es una especie de peces de la familia Pomacentridae en el orden de los Perciformes. Morfología Los machos pueden llegar alcanzar los 31 cm de longitud total. Hábitat Es un pez de mar.
Distribution
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