Anton's Damsel
Pomacentrus saksonoi
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 10–20 m
- Max size: 10 cm
- For divers: safe
This damselfish settles over semi open, silty bottoms scattered with isolated coral heads or debris between ten and twenty metres. Active by day, it spawns in pairs, and the male tends the sticky eggs glued to the bottom.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Ovalentaria incertae sedis › Pomacentridae › Pomacentrus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 277169.
FAQ
- How deep does the Anton's Damsel live?
- The Anton's Damsel (Pomacentrus saksonoi) is typically found at 10–20 m.
- Is the Anton's Damsel dangerous to divers?
- The Anton's Damsel is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Anton's Damsel get?
- The Anton's Damsel grows to about 10 cm.