Whitetail Damsel
Pomacentrus chrysurus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–5 m
- Max size: 9 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A damselfish that holds territory in sandy patches of lagoons and inshore reefs around rock and coral outcrops, in very shallow water. It grazes mainly on algae, and the male guards and fans the eggs the female sticks to the bottom.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Ovalentaria incertae sedis › Pomacentridae › Pomacentrus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 212971.
FAQ
- How deep does the Whitetail Damsel live?
- The Whitetail Damsel (Pomacentrus chrysurus) is typically found at 0–5 m.
- Is the Whitetail Damsel dangerous to divers?
- The Whitetail Damsel is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Whitetail Damsel get?
- The Whitetail Damsel grows to about 9 cm.