Dischistodus darwiniensis
Dischistodus darwiniensis (Whitley, 1928)
Banded damsel-fish


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Family:  Pomacentridae (Damselfishes), subfamily: Pomacentrinae
Max. size:  10.3 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  reef-associated; marine
Distribution:  Western Pacific: Northern Territory, Australia.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Adults are found in silty inshore and coral reef areas (Ref. 75154). 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. 52881).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 23 September 2021 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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