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Pomacentrus

Pomacentrus arabicus

Allen, 1991

Arabian Damselfish

Likely Reef Tank Suitable

Likely Fish-Only Tank Suitable

Range: Western Indian Ocean: Gulf of Oman.

Size: 5 inches (12 cm)

Natural Environment: Inhabits inshore reefs at depths between 3 to 20 feet (1 -6 m) and feeds on zooplankton, benthic invertebrates and algae.

General Husbandry: Quite drab, having a bluish black body.

Not yet collected for the hobby.

Taxonomy:

    Order: Perciformes

    Suborder: Labroidei

    Family: Pomacentridae

    Subfamily: Pomacentrinae

    Genus: Pomacentrus

FYI: Shown here for identification only.

 Pomacentrus arabicus (Arabian Damselfish)
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