Black damsel

Scientific name : Neoglyphidodon melas

Large, completely black damsel, but the lips that can be white. White juveniles with yellow back. 16 cm. t resembles generally species brown - black in colour, like Pomacentrus brachialis, Neoglyphidodon crossi, Hemiglyphydodon plagiometapon. Distinguished by the deep black colour and by the white lips.

Associated organisms
Frequently associated with soft corals, it feeds on. Adult may stay close to Tridacna clams, appearently feeding on their faeces.