Lagoon Damselfish
Hemiglyphidodon plagiometopon
- Group: Damselfish
- Typical depth: 1–20 m
- Max size: 18 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A large damselfish of sheltered lagoon and coastal reefs, it lives around branching corals where algae coats the bases. It grazes on that algae, pairs off to breed, and the male guards and fans the eggs stuck to the bottom.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Ovalentaria incertae sedis › Pomacentridae › Hemiglyphidodon
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 212961.
FAQ
- How deep does the Lagoon Damselfish live?
- The Lagoon Damselfish (Hemiglyphidodon plagiometopon) is typically found at 1–20 m.
- Is the Lagoon Damselfish dangerous to divers?
- The Lagoon Damselfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Lagoon Damselfish get?
- The Lagoon Damselfish grows to about 18 cm.