Ternate Damsel
Amblyglyphidodon ternatensis
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 1–15 m
- Max size: 10 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: VU
A damselfish of sheltered coastal reefs rich in algae and staghorn coral, it stays in the upper 15 metres and gathers in numbers, sometimes mixing with related species. Pairs claim a small patch of reef and spawn over dead coral branches, but the species is listed as Vulnerable.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Ovalentaria incertae sedis › Pomacentridae › Amblyglyphidodon
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 277601.
FAQ
- How deep does the Ternate Damsel live?
- The Ternate Damsel (Amblyglyphidodon ternatensis) is typically found at 1–15 m.
- Is the Ternate Damsel dangerous to divers?
- The Ternate Damsel is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Ternate Damsel get?
- The Ternate Damsel grows to about 10 cm.