Cloudy Dascyllus
Dascyllus carneus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 5–40 m
- Max size: 7 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
This small dascyllus clusters in little schools among branching corals on inshore and offshore reefs. The fish hang above the coral picking plankton from the water, and the males guard the eggs laid below until they hatch.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Ovalentaria incertae sedis › Pomacentridae › Dascyllus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 212848.
FAQ
- How deep does the Cloudy Dascyllus live?
- The Cloudy Dascyllus (Dascyllus carneus) is typically found at 5–40 m.
- Is the Cloudy Dascyllus dangerous to divers?
- The Cloudy Dascyllus is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Cloudy Dascyllus get?
- The Cloudy Dascyllus grows to about 7 cm.