Slender Damsel
Pomacentrus leptus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 1–10 m
- Max size: 7 cm
- For divers: safe
A small damselfish that keeps to inshore coral reefs, growing to about seven centimetres. As in its family the pair lays sticky eggs on the bottom, and the male guards and fans them until the larvae hatch.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Ovalentaria incertae sedis › Pomacentridae › Pomacentrus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 212969.
FAQ
- How deep does the Slender Damsel live?
- The Slender Damsel (Pomacentrus leptus) is typically found at 1–10 m.
- Is the Slender Damsel dangerous to divers?
- The Slender Damsel is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Slender Damsel get?
- The Slender Damsel grows to about 7 cm.