Neon Damselfish
Pomacentrus coelestis
- Group: Damselfish
- Typical depth: 1–20 m
- Max size: 9 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A flash of electric blue over rubble beds, the neon damselfish hangs close to the bottom of lagoon and seaward reefs and picks plankton from the water. Juveniles often shelter in loose schools among soft corals before adults gather over favoured stretches of reef.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Ovalentaria incertae sedis › Pomacentridae › Pomacentrus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 277145.
FAQ
- How deep does the Neon Damselfish live?
- The Neon Damselfish (Pomacentrus coelestis) is typically found at 1–20 m.
- Is the Neon Damselfish dangerous to divers?
- The Neon Damselfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Neon Damselfish get?
- The Neon Damselfish grows to about 9 cm.