Threespot Dascyllus
Dascyllus trimaculatus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–55 m
- Max size: 14 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
Juveniles shelter among the tentacles of large sea anemones, sea urchin spines or small coral heads before adults move onto coral and rocky reefs in aggregations. The threespot dascyllus is named for the pale spots on its dark body and grazes algae and tiny planktonic crustaceans.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Ovalentaria incertae sedis › Pomacentridae › Dascyllus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 212846.
FAQ
- How deep does the Threespot Dascyllus live?
- The Threespot Dascyllus (Dascyllus trimaculatus) is typically found at 0–55 m.
- Is the Threespot Dascyllus dangerous to divers?
- The Threespot Dascyllus is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Threespot Dascyllus get?
- The Threespot Dascyllus grows to about 14 cm.