Banded Damsel
Dischistodus fasciatus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 1–8 m
- Max size: 11.5 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
This damsel guards a patch of silty lagoon reef around coral outcrops, seagrass and Sargassum, rarely venturing past a few metres depth. Active by day, a breeding pair sticks together and the male fans the eggs cemented to the bottom until they hatch.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Ovalentaria incertae sedis › Pomacentridae › Dischistodus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 280561.
FAQ
- How deep does the Banded Damsel live?
- The Banded Damsel (Dischistodus fasciatus) is typically found at 1–8 m.
- Is the Banded Damsel dangerous to divers?
- The Banded Damsel is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Banded Damsel get?
- The Banded Damsel grows to about 11.5 cm.