Blackvent Damsel
Dischistodus melanotus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 1–12 m
- Max size: 16 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A damselfish of lagoon patch reefs over sand and rubble, it farms a patch of benthic algae and drives off other grazers that stray too close. It reaches about 16 centimetres, and the male guards and fans the eggs stuck to the bottom.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Ovalentaria incertae sedis › Pomacentridae › Dischistodus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 280562.
FAQ
- How deep does the Blackvent Damsel live?
- The Blackvent Damsel (Dischistodus melanotus) is typically found at 1–12 m.
- Is the Blackvent Damsel dangerous to divers?
- The Blackvent Damsel is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Blackvent Damsel get?
- The Blackvent Damsel grows to about 16 cm.