Author: (Richardson, 1846)
FBname: Reticulate dascyllus
Comments: Adults occur in outer lagoon and seaward reefs.  They inhabit branching coral heads, particularly <i>Pocillopora eydouxi</i>.  Form schools, often in silty habitats (Ref. 48636).  Male prepares a nest by cleaning with its mouth a rock or coral surface where the female will attach the eggs (Ref. 5503).  Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding (Ref. 205). Diurnal species (Ref. 54980; 113699).