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MONARCH DAMSEL- Dischistodus pseudochrysopoecilus Up to 16 cm. This is the adult, which is dark brown, almost black with blue streak on each scale. It has blue lines and spots on head, a conspicuous white spoton middle of upper back. Seen in the shores of Lankayan, Sabah (Borneo). Dischistodus pseudochrysopoecilus,Fall,Geotagged,Malaysia,Monarch Damselfish,fish,monarch damsel Click/tap to enlarge Species introCountry intro

MONARCH DAMSEL- Dischistodus pseudochrysopoecilus

Up to 16 cm. This is the adult, which is dark brown, almost black with blue streak on each scale. It has blue lines and spots on head, a conspicuous white spoton middle of upper back. Seen in the shores of Lankayan, Sabah (Borneo).

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The Monarch Damselfish

Adults inhabit lagoon reefs in areas of scattered live coral thickets interspersed with open areas of sand and dead coral.

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Similar species: Cichliformes
Species identified by Ferdy Christant
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Uploaded May 16, 2016. Captured Oct 1, 2015 04:08 in Malaysia.
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  • XZ-1
  • f/2.5
  • 1/800s
  • ISO100
  • 6mm
Captured in the fall. More fall photos.