Blacktail Humbug
Dascyllus melanurus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 1–68 m
- Max size: 8 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A boldly barred schooling damsel, the blacktail humbug clusters around small coral heads in sheltered lagoons, harbours and inlets. It plucks a wide mix of plankton from the water, including larval shrimps and crabs, and spawns in pairs on the bottom.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Ovalentaria incertae sedis › Pomacentridae › Dascyllus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 278451.
FAQ
- How deep does the Blacktail Humbug live?
- The Blacktail Humbug (Dascyllus melanurus) is typically found at 1–68 m.
- Is the Blacktail Humbug dangerous to divers?
- The Blacktail Humbug is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Blacktail Humbug get?
- The Blacktail Humbug grows to about 8 cm.