Yellow-Belly Damsel
Plectroglyphidodon flaviventris
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 5–18 m
- Max size: 7 cm
- For divers: safe
This little damsel sticks close to a single head of Pocillopora coral on outer reef slopes, usually three to five fish to a colony. It grazes the algae growing across the branches and rarely strays far from its home, staying under eight centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Ovalentaria incertae sedis › Pomacentridae › Plectroglyphidodon
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 277232.
FAQ
- How deep does the Yellow-Belly Damsel live?
- The Yellow-Belly Damsel (Plectroglyphidodon flaviventris) is typically found at 5–18 m.
- Is the Yellow-Belly Damsel dangerous to divers?
- The Yellow-Belly Damsel is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Yellow-Belly Damsel get?
- The Yellow-Belly Damsel grows to about 7 cm.