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'''''Neoglyphidodon carlsoni''''' is a species of [[damselfish]] in the family [[Pomacentridae]]. It is found in the western and central [[Pacific Ocean]]. Adults can grow up to a maximum length of {{convert|10|cm|in}} This fish is omnivourous. Occasionally, they are found in the aquarium trade. |
'''''Neoglyphidodon carlsoni''''' is a species of [[damselfish]] in the family [[Pomacentridae]]. It is found in the western and central [[Pacific Ocean]]. Adults can grow up to a maximum length of {{convert|10|cm|in}} This fish is omnivourous. Occasionally, they are found in the aquarium trade. |
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==Distribution and habitat== |
==Distribution and habitat== |
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This fish is found in the western and central [[Pacific Ocean]]. It ranges from the [[Great Barrier Reef]] in [[Australia]] to [[Fiji]] and [[Tonga]].<ref name=fishbase>{{fishbase species|genus=Neoglyphidodon|species=carlsoni|month=January|year=2014}}</ref> Adults are found in fringing [[coral reef]]s. |
This fish is found in the western and central [[Pacific Ocean]]. It ranges from the [[Great Barrier Reef]] in [[Australia]] to [[Fiji]] and [[Tonga]].<ref name=fishbase>{{fishbase species|genus=Neoglyphidodon|species=carlsoni|month=January|year=2014}}</ref> Adults are found in fringing [[coral reef]]s. This species is present at depths of {{convert|1 to 5|m|ft}}.<ref name=fishbase/> |
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==Description== |
==Description== |
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Adults of this species can grow up to a maximum length of {{convert|10|cm|in}}.<ref name=fishbase/> They have 13 dorsal spines, 13 to 15 dorsal soft rays, 2 anal spines, and 12 to 14 anal soft rays.<ref name=fishbase/> Unlike most species in the genus [[Neoglyphidodon]], the coloouration of the adults and juveniles of this species is similar. This fish is black in color. |
Adults of this species can grow up to a maximum length of {{convert|10|cm|in}}.<ref name=fishbase/> They have 13 dorsal spines, 13 to 15 dorsal soft rays, 2 anal spines, and 12 to 14 anal soft rays.<ref name=fishbase/> Unlike most species in the genus [[Neoglyphidodon]], the coloouration of the adults and juveniles of this species is similar. This fish is black in color. |
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Neoglyphidodon carlsoni (Allen, 1975)
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Neoglyphidodon carlsoni is a species of damselfish in the family Pomacentridae. It is found in the western and central Pacific Ocean. Adults can grow up to a maximum length of 10 centimetres (3.9 in) This fish is omnivourous. Occasionally, they are found in the aquarium trade.
Distribution and habitat
This fish is found in the western and central Pacific Ocean. It ranges from the Great Barrier Reef in Australia to Fiji and Tonga.[1] Adults are found in fringing coral reefs. This species is present at depths of 1 to 5 metres (3.3 to 16.4 ft).[1]
Description
Adults of this species can grow up to a maximum length of 10 centimetres (3.9 in).[1] They have 13 dorsal spines, 13 to 15 dorsal soft rays, 2 anal spines, and 12 to 14 anal soft rays.[1] Unlike most species in the genus Neoglyphidodon, the coloouration of the adults and juveniles of this species is similar. This fish is black in color.
Ecology
Diet
This fish is omnivorous.
Behaviour
This fish is associated with corals in a coral reef.
In the aquarium
Neoglyphidodon carlsoni is occasionally found in the aquarium trade.
Breeding
Females lay their eggs in the substrate or rubble then the male guards and aerates them.[1]
References
- ^ a b c d e Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.). "Neoglyphidodon carlsoni". FishBase. January 2014 version.