Burrough's Damsel
Pomacentrus burroughi
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 2–16 m
- Max size: 8.5 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
Burrough's damsel keeps to open rubble patches on lagoon and coastal reefs, alone or in small groups, feeding mostly on the algae growing on the bottom. Pairs spawn together and the male guards and fans the eggs stuck to the substrate.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Ovalentaria incertae sedis › Pomacentridae › Pomacentrus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 277142.
FAQ
- How deep does the Burrough's Damsel live?
- The Burrough's Damsel (Pomacentrus burroughi) is typically found at 2–16 m.
- Is the Burrough's Damsel dangerous to divers?
- The Burrough's Damsel is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Burrough's Damsel get?
- The Burrough's Damsel grows to about 8.5 cm.