Suvarna Garge (Editor)

Dascyllus reticulatus

Updated on
Edit
Like
Comment
Share on FacebookTweet on TwitterShare on LinkedInShare on Reddit
Kingdom
  
Animalia

Order
  
Perciformes

Genus
  
Dascyllus

Higher classification
  
Dascyllus

Phylum
  
Chordata

Family
  
Pomacentridae

Scientific name
  
Dascyllus reticulatus

Rank
  
Species

Dascyllus reticulatus Photos of damselfishes family Pomacentridae

Similar
  
Dascyllus, Pomacentridae, Whitetail dascyllus, Threespot dascyllus, Dascyllus melanurus

Dascyllus reticulatus, known commonly as the Reticulate dascyllus or Two Stripe Damselfish among other vernacular names, is a species of marine fish in the family Pomacentridae.

Contents

Dascyllus reticulatus AquaticLog stock by aywin4869 Added Reticulated Damsel Dascyllus

Reticulate dascyllus is widespread throughout the tropical waters of the central Indo-Pacific region.

Description

Dascyllus reticulatus Dascyllus reticulatus Nature Photo

A small marine fish that reaches 9 centimetres (3.5 in) in length. It is grey with two vertical stripes, and a blue-green tail.

In the aquarium

Dascyllus reticulatus httpsuploadwikimediaorgwikipediacommonsthu

Dascyllus melanurus is a hardy member of a saltwater aquarium. Because of this and its usually low price it may be recommended as a way for novice marine aquarium keepers to gain experience in the hobby. 114 litres (30 US gal) is typically quoted as the minimum tank size required to permanently house this fish.

Dascyllus reticulatus Dascyllus reticulatus

It is an aggressive fish, even when compared to many damselfish, and will often harass similarly sized fish. It is also territorial with members of its own species, and with new additions to a tank. This will often make it difficult to add other small fish to an aquarium. It is however reef safe and will not harm invertebrates. Despite its hardy nature care should be taken when placing one with larger predatory fish such as lion fish, and grouper which may eat it. As an adult, however, its aggressive nature will often protect it from any fish that cannot fit it in its mouth.

Dascyllus reticulatus FileDascyllus reticulatus Reticulated dascyllus in Acropora

Dascyllus reticulatus Dascyllus reticulatus

References

Dascyllus reticulatus Wikipedia