Parma microlepis, commonly known as the white-ear, is a species of fish in the family Pomacentridae. This fish is endemic to Eastern Australia.
This species grows to ~20 cm. The White-ear changes colour as it grows but always has a white mark on its 'ear'. Young juveniles are brightly coloured but as the fish grows the colours fade to the adult colouration of yellowish-brown to grey or black".[2]
The white-ear is endemic to Australia, occurring from northern New South Wales to northern Tasmania.[2]
During the breeding season, aggressive males may bite divers.[2]
Parma microlepis are benthic coastal reef inhabitants and are commonly found on reef, in depths of 1–55 m.[3]
Omnivorous.
Parma microlepis, commonly known as the white-ear, is a species of fish in the family Pomacentridae. This fish is endemic to Eastern Australia.
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Parma microlepis (juvenile)
