Green Damselfish
Abudefduf abdominalis
- Group: Damselfish
- Typical depth: 1–50 m
- Max size: 30 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A Hawaiian damselfish that grazes algae and picks at zooplankton over rocky inshore and offshore reefs, with juveniles often sheltering in surge pools. Adults school together and reach about thirty centimetres, and pairs guard the sticky eggs that the female lays on the bottom.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Ovalentaria incertae sedis › Pomacentridae › Abudefduf
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 254879.
FAQ
- How deep does the Green Damselfish live?
- The Green Damselfish (Abudefduf abdominalis) is typically found at 1–50 m.
- Is the Green Damselfish dangerous to divers?
- The Green Damselfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Green Damselfish get?
- The Green Damselfish grows to about 30 cm.