Violet Demoiselle
Neopomacentrus violascens
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 1–30 m
- Max size: 7.5 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A violet demoiselle that masses in large aggregations over coastal reefs and sand or mud slopes with rubble and coral, often around sponge crusted mooring buoys and their lines. It ranges from sheltered bays down to about 30 metres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Ovalentaria incertae sedis › Pomacentridae › Neopomacentrus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 278916.
FAQ
- How deep does the Violet Demoiselle live?
- The Violet Demoiselle (Neopomacentrus violascens) is typically found at 1–30 m.
- Is the Violet Demoiselle dangerous to divers?
- The Violet Demoiselle is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Violet Demoiselle get?
- The Violet Demoiselle grows to about 7.5 cm.