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Pomacentrus

Pomacentrus colini

Allen, 1991

Colin's Damselfish

Likely Reef Tank Suitable

Likely Fish-Only Tank Suitable

Range: Western Central Pacific: Endemic to Papua New Guinea.

Size: 3 inches (7 cm)

Natural Environment: Inhabits lagoons and coral reefs at depths between 30 to 70 feet (10 - 20 m) and feeds on zooplankton, benthic invertebrates and algae.

General Husbandry: Somewhat drab, having a brownish body and fins, with a white patch on the upper rear body.

Not yet collected for the hobby.

Taxonomy:

    Order: Perciformes

    Suborder: Labroidei

    Family: Pomacentridae

    Subfamily: Pomacentrinae

    Genus: Pomacentrus

FYI: Shown here for identification only.

 Pomacentrus colini (Colin's Damselfish)
Photo © John Randall
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