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White-spot damsel (Dischistodus chrysopoecilus) — Pomacentridae

White-spot damsel

Dischistodus chrysopoecilus
Family: Pomacentridae
LC · Least Concern

The White-spot damsel (Dischistodus chrysopoecilus) is a saltwater fish of the family Pomacentridae that grows up to 15 cm.

Length
15 cm
Water
Saltwater
Depth
1.0–5.0 m
Diet
Herbivore
Behaviour
Solitary
Activity
Diurnal
Body shape
Torpedo-shaped
Substrate
Stone or rock
Danger
Harmless
Edibility
Not eaten

Description

The white-spot damsel is a reef fish from the western Pacific, ranging from Indonesia and Singapore to the Philippines, Palau and the Solomon Islands. It grows to about 15 cm and has a white to cream body with conspicuous spotting. It lives on shallow lagoon and coastal reefs among coral outcrops and seagrass beds in silty areas, to about 5 metres depth, and grazes on algae. The fish is active by day; the male guards and aerates the eggs that adhere to the substrate. The IUCN assesses the species as Least Concern (LC).

Frequently asked questions

How do you recognise the White-spot damsel?

The White-spot damsel has a torpedo-shaped body, is mainly white and shows a spots pattern.

Where does the White-spot damsel live?

The White-spot damsel lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground.

How big does the White-spot damsel get?

The White-spot damsel grows to a maximum of about 15 cm.

Is the White-spot damsel dangerous to humans?

No, the White-spot damsel is harmless to humans.

Is the White-spot damsel edible?

The White-spot damsel is not usually eaten.

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All data

Identification

Dutch name
Witvlek-juffervis verified
English name
White-spot damsel verified
Scientific name
Dischistodus chrysopoecilus
Family
Pomacentridae
Other names
Lagoon damsel; Pale-spot damsel; Pale-spot damselfish; Whitepatch damsel verified

Appearance

Size class
Small verified
Max length (cm)
15.0 verified
Body shape
Torpedo-shaped sourced
Dominant colour
White sourced
Pattern
Spots sourced
Tail shape
Forked inferred
Mouth position
Terminal sourced
Lips
Thin sourced
Barbels
No sourced
Dorsal fins
One continuous sourced
Dorsal spines
Yes sourced

Habitat & distribution

Water type
Saltwater sourced
Substrate
Stone or rock sourced
Min depth (m)
1.0 verified
Max depth (m)
5.0 verified
Origin
Native verified

Behaviour & biology

Diet
Herbivore sourced
Social behaviour
Solitary inferred
Territorial
Yes sourced
Activity
Diurnal sourced
Reproduction
Separate sexes sourced
Sexual dimorphism
No sourced

For anglers

Edibility
Not eaten sourced
Fishing method
Geen doelsoort voor de hengelsport; hooguit incidentele vangst of bruikbaar als aasvisje. inferred
Regulations source
FishBase ↗ inferred

Safety

Danger to humans
Harmless sourced

Status & sources

Sources
FishBase via GBIF (DwC-A), CC-BY-NC 4.0

Same genus Dischistodus

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