Speckled damselfish
beautiful juvenile orange and blue fish
| Scientific name | Pomacentrus bankanensis |
| English name | Speckled damselfish |
| Japanese name | Meganesuzumedai |
| Classification | Actinopterygii |
| Classification details | Perciformes Pomacentridae |
| Full length | ~10cm |
| Distribution | Pacific coast south of Kanto. |
Characteristics
The spectacled damselfish has a white band at the base of its caudal fin.
Ecology
Inhabits shallow reefs. Work alone, not in groups.
Habitat
Miura Peninsula Arasaki
I found it in the shade of a rock at a depth of about 2m in Arasaki. When viewed from above, the orange color of the body was conspicuous. It was a juvenile fish and did not run away even when the camera was brought close.
Pictures
Introducing a picture of Speckled damselfish.
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