Indonesian Damsel
Pomacentrus melanochir
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 1–8 m
- Max size: 7.5 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
An Indonesian damsel of inshore reefs where currents run strong, it gathers in large schools that cloud the water as they feed on zooplankton above the rocks. The fish nest among the rocks, the male guarding 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 277157.
FAQ
- How deep does the Indonesian Damsel live?
- The Indonesian Damsel (Pomacentrus melanochir) is typically found at 1–8 m.
- Is the Indonesian Damsel dangerous to divers?
- The Indonesian Damsel is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Indonesian Damsel get?
- The Indonesian Damsel grows to about 7.5 cm.