Fusilier Damselfish
Lepidozygus tapeinosoma
- Group: Damselfish
- Typical depth: 1–30 m
- Max size: 10.5 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A slim damselfish of current swept seaward reefs, sometimes around lagoon patch reefs, that gathers in aggregations to feed on zooplankton in the open water above the coral. It spawns in pairs and the male guards the bottom laid eggs, reaching about eleven centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Ovalentaria incertae sedis › Pomacentridae › Lepidozygus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 212793.
FAQ
- How deep does the Fusilier Damselfish live?
- The Fusilier Damselfish (Lepidozygus tapeinosoma) is typically found at 1–30 m.
- Is the Fusilier Damselfish dangerous to divers?
- The Fusilier Damselfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Fusilier Damselfish get?
- The Fusilier Damselfish grows to about 10.5 cm.