Dascyllus carneus is a very common species of coral reef found in the Maldives, although it is not particularly colorful, it is still exported from the Maldives as a live aquarium fish.
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size
Common to 5 cm; max. 7 cm
color
Light brown with blue lines and spots on scales and broad dark bar crossing body behind operculum. Spinous dorsal, anal and pelvic fins black, often appears electric blue in life. Other fins pale.
This species is typically found on the sloping areas of reefs, usually in groups near small coral formations, down to a depth of 40 meters. Its diet consists mainly of plankton.
distinctive characters
The dorsal fin has 12 spines and 14-16 rays, the anal fin has 2 spines and 13-14 rays, and the pectoral rays range from 17-19. The body depth is 1.5-1.6 times the standard length.