Bowtie damselfish
(Neoglyphidodon melas)
General data
The black damselfish is found throughout the Indo-Pacific in coral reefs and lagoons.
In the Indian Ocean, they are found around the Red Sea, the Persian Gulf, eastern Africa, Madagascar, Seychelles, the Arabian Sea, Sri Lanka, the Maldives, the Andaman Sea, Indonesia, and western Australia.
In the Pacific Ocean, they are found in areas around Indonesia, Australia, the Philippines, Vietnam, Taiwan, Japan, Papua New Guinea, Palau, Vanuatu, and the Solomon Islands. they are found in depths of 1 to 36 metres (3.3 to 118.1 ft) under sea level.
The adults of this species can grow up to 18 cm (7.1 in) in length.
The coloration of the adults are blueish black.
Juveniles are mostly pale blue with a yellow dorsal surface. They have blue pelvic and anal fins with black interior rays.
