''Neoglyphidodon polyacanthus'' is a species of

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of the family

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. It is native to the western Pacific Ocean. This species of fish is found in the aquarium trade.

Distribution and habitat

This species of fish is found in reefs in the western Pacific Ocean. Adults are found outside of lagoons while juvenile could be found in them. They are found in areas of the western Pacific Ocean from the southern

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in Australia and

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. In

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, they are found everywhere. ''Neoglyphidodon polyacanthus'' is present at depths from to .Encyclopedia of life
"Neoglyphidodon polyacanthus-Comprehensive Description"

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Description

Adults can grow up to . The juvenile and adults of this species have different coloration. In adults, they have a grayish black coloration. Juveniles are yellow with blue lines extending from the eye to their eyespot. They lose their coloration as they mature.

In the aquarium

This species of damselfish is found in the aquarium trade. In the aquarium, people feed them flake food, frozen food, and live food.Qualitymarine
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References

polycanthus Fish described in 1889 {{Pomacentridae-stub