Bluestreak Damselfish
Neoglyphidodon oxyodon
- Group: Damselfish
- Typical depth: 0 to 4 m
- Max size: 15 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
Adults wear a single bold blue streak, and they gather in loose groups on current swept reef flats just a few metres down. The male guards and fans the eggs, which stick to the substrate until they hatch, and this damsel is active by day.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Ovalentaria incertae sedis › Pomacentridae › Neoglyphidodon
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 278814.
FAQ
- How deep does the Bluestreak Damselfish live?
- The Bluestreak Damselfish (Neoglyphidodon oxyodon) is typically found at 0 to 4 m.
- Is the Bluestreak Damselfish dangerous to divers?
- The Bluestreak Damselfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Bluestreak Damselfish get?
- The Bluestreak Damselfish grows to about 15 cm.