Plectroglyphidodon sindonis explained

Plectroglyphidodon sindonis is a species of damselfish in the family Pomacentridae. It is found in the Pacific Ocean.

Distribution and habitat

This fish only occurs naturally in the Pacific Ocean around Hawaii. It usually lives in coral reefs at depths of 3m (10feet).

Description

Adults have a maximum size of 10cm (00inches). It has 12 dorsal spines, 19 to 20 dorsal soft rays, two anal spines, and 15 to 16 anal soft rays. They are brown with two vertical white stripes.

Ecology

Diet

Benthic algae and small invertebrates make up the diet for this fish.

Parasites

Parasites of this fish include Echinoplectanum plectropomi, Mitotrema anthostomatum, Pacificreadium serrani, and Trochopus plectropomi.[1]

In the aquarium

This fish is found in many aquariums as a hobby fish.

Notes and References

  1. http://eol.org/pages/205280/overview "Plectroglyphidodon sindonis"