Java Damsel
Pomacentrus javanicus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 6–20 m
- Max size: 8 cm
- For divers: safe
Loose groups of this small damsel gather over the silty rubble of lagoons and offshore reefs. Active through the day, a breeding male pairs off and guards the demersal eggs, fanning them where they stick to the bottom.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Ovalentaria incertae sedis › Pomacentridae › Pomacentrus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 277153.
FAQ
- How deep does the Java Damsel live?
- The Java Damsel (Pomacentrus javanicus) is typically found at 6–20 m.
- Is the Java Damsel dangerous to divers?
- The Java Damsel is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Java Damsel get?
- The Java Damsel grows to about 8 cm.