Western Scalyfin
Parma occidentalis
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 1–15 m
- Max size: 13 cm
- For divers: safe
A damselfish of inshore rocky and occasionally coral reefs off western Australia, it holds a patch of bottom and feeds over it. Pairs spawn together, and the male guards and fans the eggs stuck to the substrate.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Ovalentaria incertae sedis › Pomacentridae › Parma
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 282157.
FAQ
- How deep does the Western Scalyfin live?
- The Western Scalyfin (Parma occidentalis) is typically found at 1–15 m.
- Is the Western Scalyfin dangerous to divers?
- The Western Scalyfin is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Western Scalyfin get?
- The Western Scalyfin grows to about 13 cm.