Pearly Monocle Bream [Dischistodus prosopotaenia]
Description
This species is known for its silvery-white body and a black band running from its eye to the caudal fin, hence the 'monocle' in its common name. It is found in coral reefs throughout the Indo-Pacific region, from East Africa to the Tuamotu Islands. It typically lives in small schools and feeds on algae and small invertebrates.
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 |
Dischistodus
Dischistodus
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