Reticulate Dascyllus
Dascyllus reticulatus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 1–50 m
- Max size: 9 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
This damselfish schools among the branches of coral heads, especially Pocillopora, on outer lagoon and seaward reefs, often in silty water. The male cleans a patch of rock or coral with his mouth as a nest where the female attaches her eggs.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Ovalentaria incertae sedis › Pomacentridae › Dascyllus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 212844.
FAQ
- How deep does the Reticulate Dascyllus live?
- The Reticulate Dascyllus (Dascyllus reticulatus) is typically found at 1–50 m.
- Is the Reticulate Dascyllus dangerous to divers?
- The Reticulate Dascyllus is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Reticulate Dascyllus get?
- The Reticulate Dascyllus grows to about 9 cm.