Strasburg's Dascyllus
Dascyllus strasburgi
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 5–15 m
- Max size: 9 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
Found only around the Marquesas Islands, this damselfish lives on coral and rocky reefs between about 5 and 15 metres. It feeds on drifting zooplankton, reaches roughly 9 centimetres, and like its relatives lays sticky eggs the male tends on the bottom.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Ovalentaria incertae sedis › Pomacentridae › Dascyllus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 278452.
FAQ
- How deep does the Strasburg's Dascyllus live?
- The Strasburg's Dascyllus (Dascyllus strasburgi) is typically found at 5–15 m.
- Is the Strasburg's Dascyllus dangerous to divers?
- The Strasburg's Dascyllus is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Strasburg's Dascyllus get?
- The Strasburg's Dascyllus grows to about 9 cm.