White Damselfish

Description: Readily identified by the mostly white color and black blotches over the back (Ref. 48636) below the dorsal fin, and also on forehead. Juveniles vertical bars two black on forehead and on middle of body extending to dorsal fin. Body depth 2.1-2.3 in SL (Ref. 90102).

Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding (Ref. 205). Eggs are demersal and adhere to the substrate (Ref. 205). Males guard and aerate the eggs (Ref. 205).

Dorsal spines (total): 13; Dorsal soft rays (total): 13 - 15; Analspines: 2; Analsoft rays: 14 - 15

Adults occur in small patch reefs of shallow lagoons, with algae or seagrass habitats. The stomach of several specimens examined contained mainly algae and detritus mixed with sand grains (Ref. 7247). Diurnal species (Ref. 113699).

Adults occur in small patch reefs of shallow lagoons, with algae or seagrass habitats. The stomach of several specimens examined contained mainly algae and detritus mixed with sand grains (Ref. 7247). Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding (Ref. 205). Eggs are demersal and adhere to the substrate (Ref. 205). Males guard and aerate the eggs (Ref. 205). Diurnal species (Ref. 113699).

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Dischistodus perspicillatus, commonly known as the white damsel, is a species of fish native to the Andaman Sea and eastern Indian Ocean.

This species reaches a length of 18.0 cm (7.1 in).