Biology:Pomacentrus coelestis
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Family: | Pomacentridae |
| Genus: | Pomacentrus |
| Species: | P. coelestis
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| Pomacentrus coelestis D.S. Jordan & Starks, 1901
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Pomacentrus coelestis, the neon damselfish, is a species of damselfish in the family Pomacentridae. It is found in the Indo-Pacific.[1] It can grow to a maximum size of 9 centimetres (3.5 in) in length.[1] It occasionally makes its way into the aquarium trade.
Distribution and habitat
This fish is found in the Indo-Pacific. In the Indian Ocean, they are found in Sri Lanka, the Andaman Sea, Indonesia, and Australia . In the Pacific Ocean, they are found in Indonesia, Australia , the Philippines , Vietnam, Taiwan, Japan , and Pacific islands all the way to Hawaii.[1] They are found in depths of 1 to 20 metres (3.3 to 65.6 ft).[1] Adults are found in coral reefs and lagoons.
Description
Adults can grow to a maximum size of 9 centimetres (3.5 in).[1] They have 13 dorsal spines, 13 to 15 dorsal soft rays, 2 anal spines, and 14 to 15 anal soft rays.[1] This fish is blue.
Ecology
Diet
This fish feeds on zooplankton and benthic algae.[1]
Behavior
Juveniles school above soft corals while adults are found in small of large aggregations over their favorite parts of the reef.[1]
References
External links
- Photos of Pomacentrus coelestis on Sealife Collection
Wikidata ☰ Q1977602 entry
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