Multispine Damselfish
Neoglyphidodon polyacanthus
- Group: Damselfish
- Typical depth: 2 to 30 m
- Max size: 12 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A damselfish of deeper surge channels on the leeward side of reefs, it keeps to water from about 2 to 30 metres outside the lagoon. Pairs spawn on the bottom and the male guards the sticky eggs, fanning clean water over them until they hatch.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Ovalentaria incertae sedis › Pomacentridae › Neoglyphidodon
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 278815.
FAQ
- How deep does the Multispine Damselfish live?
- The Multispine Damselfish (Neoglyphidodon polyacanthus) is typically found at 2 to 30 m.
- Is the Multispine Damselfish dangerous to divers?
- The Multispine Damselfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Multispine Damselfish get?
- The Multispine Damselfish grows to about 12 cm.