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Honeyhead Damsel
Dischistodus prosopotaenia
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About
Dischistodus prosopotaenia is a species of damselfish known by the common names honey-head damsel and honey-breast damsel. It is native to the eastern Indian Ocean and western Pacific. It reaches up to 17 centimetres (6.7 in) in length. The fish usually has a white breast, but there is a yellow-breasted variant that also has a black blotch on each side. The fish lives in lagoons and reefs.
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Recent sightings near Cairns
Research-grade observations within 25 km, newest first.
- Jul 14, 2026Fitzroy Island, Queensland 4871, AustraliaObserver: birdman_australiaView observation from Jul 14, 2026 on iNaturalist
- Mar 11, 2020Fitzroy Island QLD 4871, AustraliaObserver: MichalView observation from Mar 11, 2020 on iNaturalist
- Aug 29, 2016Fitzroy Island, QLDObserver: Sue ChurchillView observation from Aug 29, 2016 on iNaturalist