Lemon Damsel
Pomacentrus moluccensis
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 1–60 m
- Max size: 9 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A bright yellow damselfish that lives among branching corals on clear lagoon and seaward reefs, ranging down to about 60 metres. It gathers in small groups and feeds on algae and planktonic crustaceans, with the male guarding the eggs laid on the reef.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Ovalentaria incertae sedis › Pomacentridae › Pomacentrus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 277159.
FAQ
- How deep does the Lemon Damsel live?
- The Lemon Damsel (Pomacentrus moluccensis) is typically found at 1–60 m.
- Is the Lemon Damsel dangerous to divers?
- The Lemon Damsel is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Lemon Damsel get?
- The Lemon Damsel grows to about 9 cm.