Smith's Damsel
Pomacentrus smithi
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 2–14 m
- Max size: 7 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
It gathers in small to large groups over live coral patches, often in the silty water of lagoons and inshore reefs. The fish feed in midwater just above the coral heads, and the males tend the eggs laid on 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 277172.
FAQ
- How deep does the Smith's Damsel live?
- The Smith's Damsel (Pomacentrus smithi) is typically found at 2–14 m.
- Is the Smith's Damsel dangerous to divers?
- The Smith's Damsel is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Smith's Damsel get?
- The Smith's Damsel grows to about 7 cm.