Footballer Demoiselle
Amblypomacentrus annulatus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–2 m
- Max size: 8 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
Striped like a footballer's jersey, this small damsel lives over weed and sand flats in lagoons and inshore waters down to a couple of metres. It pairs off to breed, and the male guards the sticky eggs fastened to the seabed.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Ovalentaria incertae sedis › Pomacentridae › Amblypomacentrus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 1865534.
FAQ
- How deep does the Footballer Demoiselle live?
- The Footballer Demoiselle (Amblypomacentrus annulatus) is typically found at 0–2 m.
- Is the Footballer Demoiselle dangerous to divers?
- The Footballer Demoiselle is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Footballer Demoiselle get?
- The Footballer Demoiselle grows to about 8 cm.