Charcoal Damsel
Pomacentrus brachialis
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 6–40 m
- Max size: 8 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
The charcoal damsel hangs in current swept passages and clear outer reef slopes down to about 40 metres, alone or in small groups. It feeds on zooplankton and algae, and the male stands over the sticky eggs once they are laid.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Ovalentaria incertae sedis › Pomacentridae › Pomacentrus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 212977.
FAQ
- How deep does the Charcoal Damsel live?
- The Charcoal Damsel (Pomacentrus brachialis) is typically found at 6–40 m.
- Is the Charcoal Damsel dangerous to divers?
- The Charcoal Damsel is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Charcoal Damsel get?
- The Charcoal Damsel grows to about 8 cm.