Bengal Demoiselle
Pomacentrus bangladeshius
- Group: Other
- Max size: 7.7 cm
- For divers: safe
A demoiselle described from a single Bay of Bengal island, where coral, sand ridges, rocky reefs and scattered mangroves run from the shore out to deeper water. Like others in its group it stays close to the reef, a small day active planktivore.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Ovalentaria incertae sedis › Pomacentridae › Pomacentrus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 1494020.
FAQ
- Is the Bengal Demoiselle dangerous to divers?
- The Bengal Demoiselle is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Bengal Demoiselle get?
- The Bengal Demoiselle grows to about 7.7 cm.