Threespot Damsel
Pomacentrus tripunctatus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–3 m
- Max size: 7.5 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A shallow water damsel that lives alone in holes among small rocks on sandy rubble, in silty bays and harbours under three metres deep. It grazes mainly on bottom algae, and the male guards the eggs laid on the rock.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Ovalentaria incertae sedis › Pomacentridae › Pomacentrus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 212968.
FAQ
- How deep does the Threespot Damsel live?
- The Threespot Damsel (Pomacentrus tripunctatus) is typically found at 0–3 m.
- Is the Threespot Damsel dangerous to divers?
- The Threespot Damsel is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Threespot Damsel get?
- The Threespot Damsel grows to about 7.5 cm.