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Indian Ocean humbug damselfish

Distribution : Red Sea and tropical to subtropical Indian Ocean east to Sumatra and Java. Its Pacific sibling is a different species.

Small damselfish reveal the importance of coral structure for reef life. At 1–12 metres, this species combines branching shelter with excursions into the neighbouring water.

Habitat of Indian Ocean humbug damselfish Habitat
Rocky habitat
Depth range of Indian Ocean humbug damselfish Depth
1-12 m
Biological group of Indian Ocean humbug damselfish Group
Ecological role of Indian Ocean humbug damselfish Role
Predator

WHAT DOES IT LOOK LIKE?

Three black bands cross the white body, and the caudal-fin base is greyish. Maximum size is about 10 cm. Distinction from the Pacific sibling combines these features with geographical distribution.

WHERE DOES IT LIVE?

Small groups occupy branching corals in lagoons and shallow reefs at 1–12 m. Their structural shelter allows feeding excursions into nearby water.

WHAT DOES IT EAT?

The diet combines zooplankton, small invertebrates and filamentous algae. Using coral as shelter must be distinguished from feeding on its polyps.

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