Blueback Damsel
Pomacentrus simsiang
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–10 m
- Max size: 7 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
This small damsel turns up alone or in little gatherings around the slightly murky reefs of lagoons and coastlines. It feeds mainly on the algae growing over the bottom, and the males guard the eggs stuck to the substrate until they hatch.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Ovalentaria incertae sedis › Pomacentridae › Pomacentrus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 277171.
FAQ
- How deep does the Blueback Damsel live?
- The Blueback Damsel (Pomacentrus simsiang) is typically found at 0–10 m.
- Is the Blueback Damsel dangerous to divers?
- The Blueback Damsel is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Blueback Damsel get?
- The Blueback Damsel grows to about 7 cm.