Kingdom Animalia Family Pomacentridae Rank Species | Class Actinopterygii Phylum Chordata Order Perciformes | |
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Genus Lepidozygus
Günther, 1862 Similar Altrichthys, Dischistodus, Plectroglyphidodon, Pomacentrinae, Lyretail damselfish | ||
Lepidozygus anthioides is a species of damselfish in the family Pomacentridae. It found in the Indo-Pacific. They are found in the aquarium hobby. Adults can grow up to a maximum length of up to 10.5 centimetres (4.1 in). It is the only species in its genus.
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Distribution and habitat
They are found in the Indo-Pacific. Populations in the Indian Ocean are found in eastern Africa, the Gulf of Aden, Oman, India, the Maldives, Sri Lanka, the Similan Islands in the Andaman Sea, Indonesia, and Australia. In the Pacific Ocean, they are found in Cambodia, Indonesia, the Philippines, the Great Barrier Reef in Australia, Vietnam, Taiwan, various Pacific islands throughout to Hawaii, the Gulf of California south to northern Peru. It is found at depths of 1 to 30 metres (3.3 to 98.4 ft). This fish is found in coral reefs and lagoons. They live in tropical waters.
Description
Adults can grow up to 10.5 centimetres (4.1 in) at maximum length. They have 12 dorsal spines, 14 to 15 dorsal soft rays, 2 anal spines, and 15 to 16 anal soft rays on their fins. Coloration of this fish can change a lot. It depends on its behavior. When it feeds, it turns silvery green. It darkens when resting. In the Maldives, adults guarding their eggs have a banded pattern.
Diet
This fish feeds on zooplankton.
Behavior
This fish changes its color depending on what it is doing. They form aggregations.
In the aquarium
This fish is found in the aquarium trade.