Family: Damselfishes - Pomacentridae
Maximum Size: 13cm
Identification: Gray with pale scale centers, yellow ventral fins; black edge on dorsal, anal and tail fins.
Hide-out: Lagoons and outer reefs in 2-45m.
Location: Asian Pacific - N. Sumatra in Indonesia to Vanuatu. S.W. Japan to Great Barrier Reef.
White-Belly Damsel
Keyhole Angelfish
Family: Angelfish - Pomacanthidae
Maximum Size: 18cm
Identification: Dark blue; oval-shaped white spot on side, margin of anal fin broadly yellow.
Favourite: Solitary or form small groups.
Hide-out: Coral and rubble areas of lagoons and seaward reefs in 4-35m.
Location: Asian Pacific - Indonesia, Malaysian Peninsula, W. Pacific Rim, Philippines and New Guinea to New Caledonia. S.W. Japan to N. & E. Australia and Lord Howe I.
Humpnose Unicornfish
Family: Surgeonfishes - Acanthuridae
Maximum Size: 60cm
Identification: Gray gradating to pale yellow on lower side; large bulbous snout, and hump on back.
Favourite: Often form small groups.
Hide-out: Seaward reefs in 3-20m.
Location: Indo-West Pacific - E. Africa to Indonesia, Micronesia, Gilbert and Solomon Is. S.W. Japan to N. Great Barrier Reef and New Caledonia.
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