Yellowbelly Damselfish
Amblyglyphidodon leucogaster
- Group: Damselfish
- Typical depth: 2 to 45 m
- Max size: 14.4 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A pale damselfish of lagoons, reef passages and outer slopes that feeds on copepods, amphipods and other tiny drifting prey, with a little algae mixed in. It lays eggs on the bottom, and the male guards and fans them until they hatch.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Ovalentaria incertae sedis › Pomacentridae › Amblyglyphidodon
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 218779.
FAQ
- How deep does the Yellowbelly Damselfish live?
- The Yellowbelly Damselfish (Amblyglyphidodon leucogaster) is typically found at 2 to 45 m.
- Is the Yellowbelly Damselfish dangerous to divers?
- The Yellowbelly Damselfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Yellowbelly Damselfish get?
- The Yellowbelly Damselfish grows to about 14.4 cm.