Neoglyphidodon bonang
| Neoglyphidodon bonang | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Family: | Pomacentridae |
| Genus: | Neoglyphidodon |
| Species: | N. bonang
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| Binomial name | |
| Neoglyphidodon bonang (Bleeker, 1852)
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Neoglyphidodon bonang is a species of damselfish in the family Pomacentridae. It is native to the Indo-Pacific. Adults can grow up to a maximum length of 13.5 centimetres (5.3 in). This fish is omnivorous. It is found in the aquarium trade.
Distribution and habitat[edit]
This species of damselfish is native to the Indo-Pacific. In the Indian Ocean, they are found from Sri Lanka, Indonesia around Sumatra and Java and, Australia.[1] In the Pacific Ocean, its range extends from Sulawesi in Indonesia to the Solomon Islands.[1] They inhabit coral reefs. This fish is present in a depth range from 1 to 20 metres (3.3 to 65.6 ft).[1]
Description[edit]
Adults of this species can grow up to a maximum length of up to 13.5 centimetres (5.3 in).[1] They have 13 dorsal spines, 15 to 16 dorsal soft rays, 2 anal spines, and 13 to 15 dorsal soft rays.[1] Like most species of the genus Neoglyphidodon, juveniles and adults of this species have different colouration. Adults are black. Juveniles are orange or yellow with a black spot around their dorsal fin. Around that black spot, it has a blue circle around it. There is usually a blue pattern of lines that extends from its eye towards the black spot.
Ecology[edit]
Diet[edit]
This fish is omnivorous.
Behaviour[edit]
In the aquarium[edit]
This fish is found in the aquarium trade.
Reproduction[edit]
Females lay their eggs on the bottom of the seafloor.[1] The males guard and aerate the eggs until they hatch.[1]