Neoglyphidodon nigroris

Neoglyphidodon nigroris
Juvenile
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Perciformes
Family: Pomacentridae
Genus: Neoglyphidodon
Species: N. nigroris
Binomial name
Neoglyphidodon nigroris
(Cuvier and Valenciennes, 1830)
Synonyms
  • Abudefduf behnii Bleeker, 1847
  • Abudefduf coracinus Seale, 1910
  • Abudefduf filifer Weber, 1913
  • Chromis bitaeniatus Fowler & Bean, 1928
  • Chrysiptera xanthura xanthura Bleeker, 1853
  • Glyphisodon behnii Bleeker, 1847
  • Glyphisodon nigrorsis Cuvier, 1830
  • Glyphisodon xanthurus Bleeker, 1853
  • Paraglyphidodon behni Bleeker, 1847
  • Paraglyphidodon behnii Bleeker, 1847
  • Paraglyphidodon nigroris Cuvier, 1830

Neoglyphidodon nigroris, common name Behn's damsel is a damselfish from the Indo-West Pacific.[1] It occasionally makes its way into the aquarium trade. It grows to a size of 13 centimetres (5.1 in) in length.

Distribution and habitat

This species of damselfish is found throughout the Indo-Pacific region.[1] In the Indian Ocean, they are found around Sri Lanka, the Andaman Sea, Indonesia, and Australia. In the Pacific Ocean, they are found around Indonesia, the Philippines, Australia, Vietnam, Taiwan, Japan, Malaysia, the Solomon Islands, Vanuatu, and Hawaii.[1] Behn's damselfishes live in coral reefs and lagoons that are rich in corals.[1] They are found at depths of 2–21 metres (6.6–68.9 ft).[2]

Description

Adults individuals of Benh's damselfish can grow up to 13 centimetres (5.1 in).[1] There are two varieties of adult coloration.[1] The adult individuals from the western Pacific Ocean have a tan front and a yellow back. In the area ranging from the Andaman Sea to Japan, adults are black.[1] The two varieties overlap around the island of Bali. Juveniles have a yellow coloration with 2 horizontal black stripes.

Ecology

Diet

Benh's damselfish are omnivorous fish. They feed mainly on algae, crustaceans, tunicates, and salps.[1]

Behavior

This species is normally encountered as a solitary fish.[1] They are territorial fish.[3] As the fish gets older, they get more aggressive and territorial.[4]

In the aquarium

In the aquarium hobby, the juvenile fish is occasionally available for the aquarium trade. The minimum tank size for this fish most people say is 20 gallons.[4] Most people keep this fish in water conditions of 1.020 to 1.025 gravity, pH 8.1 to 8.4, and 22 °C (72 °F) to 25 °C (77 °F).[4]

Reproduction

During breeding, the females lay their eggs in the substrate. Then, the males guard them and aerate them until they hatch.[1]

References

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  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Froese, Rainer and Pauly, Daniel, eds. (2008). "Neoglyphidodon nigroris" in FishBase. December 2008 version.
  2. ↑ "Black-and-Gold Damselfish". ReefGuide. Retrieved November 28, 2014.
  3. ↑ Hattori, Akihisa (July 22, 2013). "Habitat use and coexistence of three territorial herbivorous damselfish on different-size patch reefs" (PDF). Retrieved November 28, 2014. line feed character in |title= at position 37 (help)
  4. 1 2 3 "Black and gold Chromis – Neoglyphidodon nigroris". Aquarium's Life. March 23, 2009. Retrieved November 29, 2014.
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