Speckled Damselfish
Pomacentrus bankanensis
- Group: Damselfish
- Typical depth: 0–32 m
- Max size: 9 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A reef damselfish that lives alone or in small groups across lagoons, reef flats and outer slopes, usually among coarse rubble or rock. It feeds mostly on drifting plankton such as copepods and small tunicates, taking algae when the chance arises, and reaches about 9 centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Ovalentaria incertae sedis › Pomacentridae › Pomacentrus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 212966.
FAQ
- How deep does the Speckled Damselfish live?
- The Speckled Damselfish (Pomacentrus bankanensis) is typically found at 0–32 m.
- Is the Speckled Damselfish dangerous to divers?
- The Speckled Damselfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Speckled Damselfish get?
- The Speckled Damselfish grows to about 9 cm.