Batuna's Damselfish
Amblyglyphidodon batunaorum
- Group: Damselfish
- Typical depth: 0 to 12 m
- Max size: 10 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: VU
This damselfish gathers in small groups among large staghorn colonies in silty lagoons and protected fringing reefs, hovering a metre or so above the branching Acropora. Pairs nest on the coral branches, and the species is listed as Vulnerable.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Ovalentaria incertae sedis › Pomacentridae › Amblyglyphidodon
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 1577313.
FAQ
- How deep does the Batuna's Damselfish live?
- The Batuna's Damselfish (Amblyglyphidodon batunaorum) is typically found at 0 to 12 m.
- Is the Batuna's Damselfish dangerous to divers?
- The Batuna's Damselfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Batuna's Damselfish get?
- The Batuna's Damselfish grows to about 10 cm.