Florent's Guide To The Hawaiian, South Pacific and

Indo-Pacific Reefs

Whitetail Dascyllus
Dascyllus aruanus

Whitetail Dascyllus - Dascyllus aruanus
Location: Yap, Micronesia

Scientific Name: Dascyllus aruanus
Also known as: Humbug Damselfish, Black and White Damselfish, Banded Humbug
Category: Humbugs
Size: 2 to 3 in. (5 to 8 cm)  
Depth: 3-40 ft. (1-12 m)
Distribution: Indo-Pacific, Red Sea, Australia, French Polynesia


 
 
 

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