Marginate Dascyllus
Dascyllus marginatus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 1–15 m
- Max size: 6 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
This stout little dascyllus lives among the branches of Stylophora, Acropora, and Porites corals, which give it instant shelter. Pairs are monogamous, spawning on the bottom where the male guards and aerates the sticky eggs.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Ovalentaria incertae sedis › Pomacentridae › Dascyllus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 212849.
FAQ
- How deep does the Marginate Dascyllus live?
- The Marginate Dascyllus (Dascyllus marginatus) is typically found at 1–15 m.
- Is the Marginate Dascyllus dangerous to divers?
- The Marginate Dascyllus is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Marginate Dascyllus get?
- The Marginate Dascyllus grows to about 6 cm.