McCulloch's Scalyfin
Parma mccullochi
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 2–25 m
- Max size: 20 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A damselfish that holds a patch of rocky reef, McCulloch's scalyfin pairs off to breed and lays sticky eggs on the substrate, which the male then guards and fans with fresh water until they hatch. It reaches about 20 centimetres and lives between roughly 2 and 25 metres. It is harmless to divers.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Ovalentaria incertae sedis › Pomacentridae › Parma
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 282155.
FAQ
- How deep does the McCulloch's Scalyfin live?
- The McCulloch's Scalyfin (Parma mccullochi) is typically found at 2–25 m.
- Is the McCulloch's Scalyfin dangerous to divers?
- The McCulloch's Scalyfin is harmless to divers.
- How big does the McCulloch's Scalyfin get?
- The McCulloch's Scalyfin grows to about 20 cm.