Honey Head Damselfish (Dischistodus prosopotaenia)
Fish in the family Pomacentridae. Moderate care. Reef Safe with Caution.
Quick facts
Appearance
A small damselfish with a honey-yellow to golden head and upper body, transitioning to dark blue or black posteriorly. The head coloration is distinctive and gives the species its common name; body shape is typical of pomacentrids with a compressed profile.
Diet and feeding
Feed a varied diet of high-quality flake food, small pellets, and frozen microfauna (copepods, amphipods, brine shrimp). Supplement with occasional vegetable matter. Feed 2–3 times daily in small portions.
Difficulty and care for the Honey Head Damselfish
Moderate - Requires some experience due to specific dietary water or tank requirements. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
Origin and habitat
Indo-Pacific from the Great Barrier Reef and Coral Sea to the Philippines and Indonesia.
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