Rock Damselfish
Plectroglyphidodon sindonis
- Group: Damselfish
- Typical depth: 0–3 m
- Max size: 10 cm
- For divers: safe
The rock damselfish lives in the churning surge zone of exposed rocky shores, in water only a few metres deep. It grazes mainly on bottom algae with the odd small invertebrate, and a guarding male fans the eggs stuck to the rock.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Ovalentaria incertae sedis › Pomacentridae › Plectroglyphidodon
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 277234.
FAQ
- How deep does the Rock Damselfish live?
- The Rock Damselfish (Plectroglyphidodon sindonis) is typically found at 0–3 m.
- Is the Rock Damselfish dangerous to divers?
- The Rock Damselfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Rock Damselfish get?
- The Rock Damselfish grows to about 10 cm.