Sapphire Damsel
Pomacentrus pavo
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 1–18 m
- Max size: 8.5 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
The sapphire damsel gathers over sandy lagoon floors around patch reefs, coral heads and rubble, often in groups and frequently near jetties. It feeds on drifting plankton and fine algae through the day.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Ovalentaria incertae sedis › Pomacentridae › Pomacentrus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 212990.
FAQ
- How deep does the Sapphire Damsel live?
- The Sapphire Damsel (Pomacentrus pavo) is typically found at 1–18 m.
- Is the Sapphire Damsel dangerous to divers?
- The Sapphire Damsel is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Sapphire Damsel get?
- The Sapphire Damsel grows to about 8.5 cm.