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Honeyhead Damsel, photographed on a transparent background
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Honeyhead Damsel

Dischistodus prosopotaenia

The Honeyhead Damsel (Dischistodus prosopotaenia) is a tropical marine fish of the family Pomacentridae. It lives on and around reefs, between 1 and 12 m deep. It grows to 18.5 cm (total length). The IUCN Red List rates it Least Concern.

Size
18.5 cmtotal length
Depth
1–12 m
Climate zone
Tropical

In the wild

Water type
Marine
Climate zone
Tropical
Habitat
Coral and rocky reefs

Depth

Conservation status

Classification

  1. FamilyPomacentridae
  2. GenusDischistodus
  3. SpeciesDischistodus prosopotaenia

Quick answers

Honeyhead Damsel size: how big does it get?
It grows to 18.5 cm (total length).
Honeyhead Damsel: is it endangered?
The IUCN Red List rates it Least Concern.

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Sources

The figures on this page are compiled from the references below.