Yellowfin Damselfish
Chrysiptera flavipinnis
- Group: Damselfish
- Typical depth: 3–38 m
- Max size: 8 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
This yellow finned damsel settles over rubble and dead coral patches that sit amid open sand, alone or in small groups down to nearly forty metres. Active by day, a breeding male guards the demersal eggs cemented to the bottom.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Ovalentaria incertae sedis › Pomacentridae › Chrysiptera
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 276830.
FAQ
- How deep does the Yellowfin Damselfish live?
- The Yellowfin Damselfish (Chrysiptera flavipinnis) is typically found at 3–38 m.
- Is the Yellowfin Damselfish dangerous to divers?
- The Yellowfin Damselfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Yellowfin Damselfish get?
- The Yellowfin Damselfish grows to about 8 cm.