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Pomacentrus tripunctatus Cuvier, 1830 is a animal in the Pomacentridae family, order Perciformes, kingdom Animalia. Not known to be toxic.

Photo of Pomacentrus tripunctatus Cuvier, 1830 (Pomacentrus tripunctatus Cuvier, 1830)
Animalia

Pomacentrus tripunctatus Cuvier, 1830

Pomacentrus tripunctatus Cuvier, 1830

Pomacentrus tripunctatus, the three-spot damsel, is a small solitary damselfish found in reefs from the Indian Ocean to Melanesia.

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Family
Genus
Pomacentrus
Order
Perciformes
Class

About Pomacentrus tripunctatus Cuvier, 1830

Common Name and Traits

Pomacentrus tripunctatus, commonly called the three-spot damsel, is a small, solitary damselfish.

Habitat and Distribution

This species occurs in reef habitats, with a distribution extending from the Indian Ocean to Melanesia.

Scientific Nomenclature

Its accepted scientific name is Pomacentrus tripunctatus Cuvier, 1830.

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Taxonomy

Animalia Chordata Perciformes Pomacentridae Pomacentrus

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Sources: GBIF, iNaturalist, Wikipedia, NCBI Taxonomy · Disclaimer

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