Species ID
View AllThreespot Humbug
( Dascyllus trimaculatus )
Description
How to Catch
Distribution
Eating
Fast Facts
- Is a member of the family Pomacentridae (damselfishes and clownfishes)
- Can grow to 13cm in length
- ‘Threespot’ refers to the three white spots displayed in juveniles. Adults lack the spot on the forehead.
- Frequent coral reef environments
- Often seen in groups hovering above coral
- Territorial in nature
