Bowtie Damselfish
Neoglyphidodon melas
- Group: Damselfish
- Typical depth: 1–12 m
- Max size: 18 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
Adults of this damselfish live among coral rich lagoon and seaward reefs, feeding on the soft corals they shelter near and sometimes picking at the waste of giant clams. They pair off to spawn, laying eggs that the male guards, while the young hide among staghorn coral.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Ovalentaria incertae sedis › Pomacentridae › Neoglyphidodon
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 218833.
FAQ
- How deep does the Bowtie Damselfish live?
- The Bowtie Damselfish (Neoglyphidodon melas) is typically found at 1–12 m.
- Is the Bowtie Damselfish dangerous to divers?
- The Bowtie Damselfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Bowtie Damselfish get?
- The Bowtie Damselfish grows to about 18 cm.