Western Australian Demoiselle
Neopomacentrus aktites
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 1–10 m
- Max size: 5.4 cm
- For divers: safe
This western Australian demoiselle gathers in big aggregations over rocky ground full of crevices, feeding on zooplankton well above the bottom. It lives in the shallows along coasts with huge tides, holding station through tidal swings of ten metres or more.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Ovalentaria incertae sedis › Pomacentridae › Neopomacentrus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 1376217.
FAQ
- How deep does the Western Australian Demoiselle live?
- The Western Australian Demoiselle (Neopomacentrus aktites) is typically found at 1–10 m.
- Is the Western Australian Demoiselle dangerous to divers?
- The Western Australian Demoiselle is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Western Australian Demoiselle get?
- The Western Australian Demoiselle grows to about 5.4 cm.