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Pomacentridae (Damselfishes) > Pomacentrinae
Etymology: Pomacentrus: Greek, poma, -atos = cover, operculum + Greek, kentron = sting (Ref. 45335); bellipictus: Name from Latin 'bellipictus' or 'war-painted'; referring to its facial coloration and belligerent behaviour towards divers; masculine compound adjective..