Humbug/Whitetail Dascyllus
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The Humbug or Whitetail Dascyllus is a coral reef fish that inhabits the Indo-Pacific. They are named after ‘humbugs', boiled peppermint candies. While sheltering within the reef, Humbugs will feed on unwanted algae, providing mutualistic benefits to the coral.
Humbug/Whitetail Dascyllus Facts
Taxonomy
Dascyllus aruanus
Population Movement
Unknown
Current Animals
Life Span (captive)
8 years
Weight
5-7g
Reproduction
Unlike other fish, they do not have a spawning season. Mating occurs daily, with females mating with multiple males in a season. A new batch of eggs can be produced every two days with up to two thousand eggs per batch and males court females constantly.
Conservation Status
Group Count
6
Life Span (wild)
8 years
Size
10cm
Gestation
2-3 days incubation
Distribution
Shallow coral reefs in the Indo-Pacific