Parma microlepis explained

Parma microlepis, commonly known as the white-ear, is a species of fish in the family Pomacentridae. This fish is endemic to Eastern Australia.

Description

This species grows to ~20 cm. The White-ear changes colour as it grows but always has a white mark on its 'ear'. Young juveniles are brightly coloured but as the fish grows the colours fade to the adult colouration of yellowish-brown to grey or black".

Distribution

The white-ear is endemic to Australia, occurring from northern New South Wales to northern Tasmania.

Behaviour

During the breeding season, aggressive males may bite divers.^[1]

Habitat

Parma microlepis are benthic coastal reef inhabitants and are commonly found on reef, in depths of 1–55 m.^[2]

Diet

Omnivorous.

Notes and References

1. Web site: White-ear, Parma microlepis Günther, 1862 - Australian Museum . australianmuseum.net.au . en.
2. Fetterplace . Lachlan C. . Turnbull . John W. . Knott . Nathan A. . Hardy . Natasha A. . Natural History Report. The Devil in the Deep: Expanding the Known Habitat of a Rare and Protected Fish . European Journal of Ecology . 28 August 2018 . 4 . 1 . 22–29 . 10.2478/eje-2018-0003. free .