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Pomacentrus

Pomacentrus callainus

Randall, 2002

Blue-green Damselfish

Likely Reef Tank Suitable

Likely Fish-Only Tank Suitable

Range: Eastern Central Pacific: Fiji and Tonga.

Size: 3 inches (7 cm)

Natural Environment: Inhabits shallow coral reefs at depths between 6 to 25 feet (2 - 8 m) and feeds on zooplankton, benthic invertebrates and algae.

General Husbandry: Somewhat attractive, having a bluish green body and fins, except for the tail, which is clear.

Not yet collected for the hobby.

Taxonomy:

    Order: Perciformes

    Suborder: Labroidei

    Family: Pomacentridae

    Subfamily: Pomacentrinae

    Genus: Pomacentrus

FYI: Shown here for identification only.

 Pomacentrus callainus (Blue-green Damselfish)
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