Blacklip Damsel
Pomacentrus pikei
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 1–6 m
- Max size: 11 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
The blacklip damsel keeps to coral and rocky inshore reefs in shallow water no more than about six metres down. Pairs form to spawn, and the male guards and fans the sticky eggs fixed to the reef.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Ovalentaria incertae sedis › Pomacentridae › Pomacentrus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 212981.
FAQ
- How deep does the Blacklip Damsel live?
- The Blacklip Damsel (Pomacentrus pikei) is typically found at 1–6 m.
- Is the Blacklip Damsel dangerous to divers?
- The Blacklip Damsel is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Blacklip Damsel get?
- The Blacklip Damsel grows to about 11 cm.