Sweetwater Demoiselle
Neopomacentrus aquadulcis
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 1–3 m
- Max size: 6.5 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: EN
This demoiselle lives at the mouths of freshwater and brackish streams, gathering in small groups in only a metre or few of water. It is endangered, and the males guard the eggs laid on the bottom until they hatch.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Ovalentaria incertae sedis › Pomacentridae › Neopomacentrus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 278910.
FAQ
- How deep does the Sweetwater Demoiselle live?
- The Sweetwater Demoiselle (Neopomacentrus aquadulcis) is typically found at 1–3 m.
- Is the Sweetwater Demoiselle dangerous to divers?
- The Sweetwater Demoiselle is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Sweetwater Demoiselle get?
- The Sweetwater Demoiselle grows to about 6.5 cm.