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Bowtie Damselfish

Neoglyphidodon melas

Classification

Neoglyphidodon melas, known as the bowtie damselfish or black damselfish, is a species of tropical reef fish in the damselfish family Pomacentridae. Description Neoglyphidodon melas may be identified by its dark blue-black coloration in adulthood. However, juveniles are pale blue with a yellow stripe across their dorsal surface, and sport yellow-lined caudal fin rays and bright blue anal and pelvic fins with dark outer rays.

Distribution

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Countries in the Picchu catalog
France · 191