Coral Demoiselle
Neopomacentrus nemurus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 1–10 m
- Max size: 8 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
This little demoiselle hangs in feeding clouds over coral outcrops, picking zooplankton from the current on silty lagoon and inshore reefs. It spawns in pairs by day, and the male guards and fans the sticky eggs on the seabed.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Ovalentaria incertae sedis › Pomacentridae › Neopomacentrus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 278914.
FAQ
- How deep does the Coral Demoiselle live?
- The Coral Demoiselle (Neopomacentrus nemurus) is typically found at 1–10 m.
- Is the Coral Demoiselle dangerous to divers?
- The Coral Demoiselle is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Coral Demoiselle get?
- The Coral Demoiselle grows to about 8 cm.