Yellowhead Damselfish
Pomacentrus aurifrons
- Group: Damselfish
- Typical depth: 2–14 m
- Max size: 6.2 cm
- For divers: safe
Bright groups of this little damselfish gather above coral on coastal fringing and offshore platform reefs, picking zooplankton from the water between two and fourteen metres. Pairs spawn on the bottom, and the male fans and guards the sticky eggs until they hatch.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Ovalentaria incertae sedis › Pomacentridae › Pomacentrus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 277136.
FAQ
- How deep does the Yellowhead Damselfish live?
- The Yellowhead Damselfish (Pomacentrus aurifrons) is typically found at 2–14 m.
- Is the Yellowhead Damselfish dangerous to divers?
- The Yellowhead Damselfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Yellowhead Damselfish get?
- The Yellowhead Damselfish grows to about 6.2 cm.