Species FishSpeckled Damsel

Speckled Damsel

Pomacentrus bankanensis

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Illustration of Speckled Damsel (Pomacentrus bankanensis)

The Speckled Damsel is a small, brightly colored fish with distinctive speckles on its body. It is often seen in large schools around coral reefs.

Habitat
Inhabits coral reefs and lagoons.
Diet
Herbivorous, feeding on algae and small invertebrates.
How common
Common

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