Black Scalyfin
Parma alboscapularis
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 5–40 m
- Max size: 22 cm
- For divers: safe
Males of this damselfish hold a patch of rocky reef and defend it fiercely, even charging divers who drift too close to the eggs stuck to the rock. They feed on algae growing on the reef and reach about twenty two centimetres, the males fanning fresh water over the clutch until it hatches.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Ovalentaria incertae sedis › Pomacentridae › Parma
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 282152.
FAQ
- How deep does the Black Scalyfin live?
- The Black Scalyfin (Parma alboscapularis) is typically found at 5–40 m.
- Is the Black Scalyfin dangerous to divers?
- The Black Scalyfin is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Black Scalyfin get?
- The Black Scalyfin grows to about 22 cm.