Ward's Damsel
Pomacentrus wardi
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 1–20 m
- Max size: 8 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
Ward's damsel keeps to lagoons and outer reef slopes, alone or in small groups, feeding mainly on the algae it grazes off the bottom. Active by day, it spawns on the substrate and the male guards and fans the sticky eggs.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Ovalentaria incertae sedis › Pomacentridae › Pomacentrus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 277177.
FAQ
- How deep does the Ward's Damsel live?
- The Ward's Damsel (Pomacentrus wardi) is typically found at 1–20 m.
- Is the Ward's Damsel dangerous to divers?
- The Ward's Damsel is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Ward's Damsel get?
- The Ward's Damsel grows to about 8 cm.