Obscure Damsel
Pomacentrus adelus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 2–8 m
- Max size: 8.5 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A small damselfish of lagoon and coastal reefs, it sticks to open patches of rubble between about 2 and 8 metres down. Pairs spawn on the bottom, and the male stands over the sticky eggs, fanning fresh water across them until they hatch.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Ovalentaria incertae sedis › Pomacentridae › Pomacentrus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 277127.
FAQ
- How deep does the Obscure Damsel live?
- The Obscure Damsel (Pomacentrus adelus) is typically found at 2–8 m.
- Is the Obscure Damsel dangerous to divers?
- The Obscure Damsel is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Obscure Damsel get?
- The Obscure Damsel grows to about 8.5 cm.