Three-striped Dascyllus [Dascyllus aruanus]
Description
The Three-striped Dascyllus is a small fish typically found in the Indo-Pacific region. They inhabit coral reefs and are known for their symbiotic relationship with various species of anemones. They have distinctive three black vertical stripes on a white or light gray body. They are known for their territorial behavior and aggressive defense of their home anemone.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Chordates
Chordata
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|---|---|
| Class |
Fish
Actinopterygii
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| Order |
Perciformes
Perciformes
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| Family |
Damselfishes
Pomacentridae
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| Genus |
Dascyllus
Dascyllus
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