Brown Damsel
Pomacentrus opisthostigma
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 6–16 m
- Max size: 6.5 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A small damsel of inshore coral reefs, it lives between six and sixteen metres and reaches about seven centimetres. The males guard the eggs stuck to the bottom until they hatch.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Ovalentaria incertae sedis › Pomacentridae › Pomacentrus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 277163.
FAQ
- How deep does the Brown Damsel live?
- The Brown Damsel (Pomacentrus opisthostigma) is typically found at 6–16 m.
- Is the Brown Damsel dangerous to divers?
- The Brown Damsel is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Brown Damsel get?
- The Brown Damsel grows to about 6.5 cm.