Black Damsel

Scientific Name: Neoglyphidodon melas
Family: Damselfishes - Pomacentridae
Maximum Size: 15cm
Identification: Jet black; no distinctive markings. Similar Javanese Damsel has paler coloration.
Favourite: Solitary.
Hide-out: Shoreline reefs, lagoons and outer slopes, usually in areas with abundant soft corals to 12m.
Location: Indo-Asian Pacific - Red Sea and E. Africa to Vanuatu. S.W. Japan to N. Australia.

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