Surge Damselfish
Chrysiptera brownriggii
- Group: Damselfish
- Typical depth: 0–12 m
- Max size: 8 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
True to its name, this damsel favours rubble strewn surge channels and the exposed outer edges of reef flats down to about twelve metres. It holds a territory yet gathers in groups near shelter, grazing algae and picking off small crustaceans.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Ovalentaria incertae sedis › Pomacentridae › Chrysiptera
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 276827.
FAQ
- How deep does the Surge Damselfish live?
- The Surge Damselfish (Chrysiptera brownriggii) is typically found at 0–12 m.
- Is the Surge Damselfish dangerous to divers?
- The Surge Damselfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Surge Damselfish get?
- The Surge Damselfish grows to about 8 cm.