Hawaiian Dascyllus
Dascyllus albisella
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 1–50 m
- Max size: 13 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
This damselfish lives only around Hawaii, hovering over shallow coral and rocky bottoms to pick zooplankton from the water. Young ones shelter among the branches of Pocillopora coral, and the males guard the eggs after spawning between May and August.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Ovalentaria incertae sedis › Pomacentridae › Dascyllus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 278448.
FAQ
- How deep does the Hawaiian Dascyllus live?
- The Hawaiian Dascyllus (Dascyllus albisella) is typically found at 1–50 m.
- Is the Hawaiian Dascyllus dangerous to divers?
- The Hawaiian Dascyllus is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Hawaiian Dascyllus get?
- The Hawaiian Dascyllus grows to about 13 cm.