The Bar-cheek damsel (Neoglyphidodon thoracotaeniatus) is a saltwater fish of the family Pomacentridae that grows up to 14 cm.
Description
The bar-cheek damsel is a reef fish (Pomacentridae) from the western Pacific. The species grows to about 14 cm; juveniles are bright orange-yellow with blue lines, adults darker grey-brown with a stripe across the cheek. As a reef-dweller it lives on coral-rich slopes and eats algae, zooplankton and small invertebrates. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Bar-cheek damsel?
The Bar-cheek damsel has a flattened, disc-shaped body and is mainly brown.
Where does the Bar-cheek damsel live?
The Bar-cheek damsel lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground.
How big does the Bar-cheek damsel get?
The Bar-cheek damsel grows to a maximum of about 14 cm.
Is the Bar-cheek damsel dangerous to humans?
No, the Bar-cheek damsel is harmless to humans.
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Same genus Neoglyphidodon
More from the family Pomacentridae
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