Dischistodus prosopotaenia (Bleeker 1852)

Description: The true D. prosopotaenia is white-breasted and lacks the large black blotch on upper sides; the yellow-breasted variation with black blotch (Ref. 48636). Juvenile head and body white, vertical bars brown broad, spot large round black with margin yellow. Body depth 2.1-2.3 in SL (Ref. 90102).

Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding (Ref. 205). Eggs are demersal and adhere to the substrate (Ref. 205). Males guard and aerate the eggs (Ref. 205).

Dorsal spines (total): 13; Dorsal soft rays (total): 14 - 16; Analspines: 2; Analsoft rays: 14 - 15

Occurs inshore (Ref. 75154). Inhabits lagoons and coastal reefs, usually in silty areas (Ref. 4966). Diurnal species (Ref. 113699).

Adults inhabit lagoons and coastal reefs, usually in silty areas (Ref. 4966). The true D. prosopotaenia ranges from Singapore to Sulawesi while the yellow-breasted variant ranges from Irian Jaya to eastern Australia and Vanuatu (Ref. 48636). May be found solitary or in groups (Ref. 90102). Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding (Ref. 205). Eggs are demersal and adhere to the substrate (Ref. 205). Males guard and aerate the eggs (Ref. 205). Diurnal species (Ref. 113699).