Scientific name: Dascyllus trimaculatus
Size: Up to 5.5 inches
Color: Black, grey and white
Distinguishing feature: Dark body, short profile. Scales lined with black. 3 white dots: the first on the forehead, the other two are under the dorsal fin, on both sides of the body. Adult, the dots are less visible.
Where did we see it: Mayotte
Scientific name: Dascyllus trimaculatus
Size: Up to 5.5 inches
Color: Black, grey and white
Distinguishing feature: Dark body, short profile. Scales lined with black. 3 white dots: the first on the forehead, the other two are under the dorsal fin, on both sides of the body. Adult, the dots are less visible.
Where did we see it: Mayotte
Juveniles live in symbiotic anemones whereas adults live in branched corals.
This damselfish is present in tropical Indo-Pacific or Red Sea. Other damselfishes can look like her but they are not in these areas.
The domino damselfish is a gregarious species that is usually seen in groups of up to 60 individuals. Males are more aggressive than females.
The whale shark is the largest fish in the world!
Some whales are larger, but they are mammals, not fish!
The kakihona sushi (sushi wrapped in persimmon leaves) are really the best!
To eat them, you have to go to Nara!
Turtles are in economy mode when they are sleeping. If they are woken during night, they may not have enough air to return to surface.
So, please be careful during night dives!
