Sheila's Damselfish
Chrysiptera sheila
- Group: Damselfish
- Typical depth: 0–3 m
- Max size: 10.3 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
Sheila's damselfish lives on exposed rocky shores and is a common sight in tide pools, a stocky little fish of no more than ten centimetres. Pairs form to breed, the female lays sticky eggs on the rock, and the male stands guard and fans them with fresh water.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Ovalentaria incertae sedis › Pomacentridae › Chrysiptera
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 276841.
FAQ
- How deep does the Sheila's Damselfish live?
- The Sheila's Damselfish (Chrysiptera sheila) is typically found at 0–3 m.
- Is the Sheila's Damselfish dangerous to divers?
- The Sheila's Damselfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Sheila's Damselfish get?
- The Sheila's Damselfish grows to about 10.3 cm.