Orange Spotted Damselfish
Pomacentrus spilotoceps
- Group: Damselfish
- Typical depth: 0–5 m
- Max size: 7.8 cm
- For divers: safe
This orange spotted damsel keeps to calm patches of shallow coral reef and feeds during the day. Breeding pairs form, and the male guards the sticky eggs cemented to the bottom.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Ovalentaria incertae sedis › Pomacentridae › Pomacentrus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 277173.
FAQ
- How deep does the Orange Spotted Damselfish live?
- The Orange Spotted Damselfish (Pomacentrus spilotoceps) is typically found at 0–5 m.
- Is the Orange Spotted Damselfish dangerous to divers?
- The Orange Spotted Damselfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Orange Spotted Damselfish get?
- The Orange Spotted Damselfish grows to about 7.8 cm.