Slender Reef-Damsel
Pomachromis exilis
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 3–12 m
- Max size: 5 cm
- For divers: safe
A slender little damsel of lagoon and seaward reefs, it feeds on plankton drifting past in the current. Pairs spawn on the bottom, the male guarding and fanning the sticky eggs.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Ovalentaria incertae sedis › Pomacentridae › Pomachromis
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 277607.
FAQ
- How deep does the Slender Reef-Damsel live?
- The Slender Reef-Damsel (Pomachromis exilis) is typically found at 3–12 m.
- Is the Slender Reef-Damsel dangerous to divers?
- The Slender Reef-Damsel is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Slender Reef-Damsel get?
- The Slender Reef-Damsel grows to about 5 cm.