Galapagos Damsel
Azurina eupalama
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 5–30 m
- Max size: 15 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: CR
Found only around the Galapagos, this damsel favours open water near dropoffs and feeds on plankton, often mixing into aggregations with another chromis. Listed as Critically Endangered, it forms small resident groups tied to specific sites and may have suffered badly during El Nino warming.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Ovalentaria incertae sedis › Pomacentridae › Azurina
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 279851.
FAQ
- How deep does the Galapagos Damsel live?
- The Galapagos Damsel (Azurina eupalama) is typically found at 5–30 m.
- Is the Galapagos Damsel dangerous to divers?
- The Galapagos Damsel is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Galapagos Damsel get?
- The Galapagos Damsel grows to about 15 cm.