Dascyllus trimaculatus Ruppel 1828

three-spot dascyllus, domino

Dascyllus trimaculatus,three-spot dascyllus

These tiny fish are juvenile three-spot dasyllus, Dascyllus trimaculatus. They are jet black with one white spot on each side and one on the head. Adults are more grey and the spots less distinct. Juveniles are often found in groups among anemones or urchins, adults are usually in pairs.


Distribution widespread tropical Indo-Pacific
Depth  
Max size 12 cms
Family damselfishes - Pomacentridae