Big-Scale Parma
Parma oligolepis
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 2–20 m
- Max size: 16.5 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A damselfish of cooler coastal reefs rather than tropical coral, the big scale parma grows to about seventeen centimetres in shallow water down to roughly twenty metres. Pairs form during breeding and lay eggs that stick to the bottom, which the parents then tend.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Ovalentaria incertae sedis › Pomacentridae › Parma
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 282158.
FAQ
- How deep does the Big-Scale Parma live?
- The Big-Scale Parma (Parma oligolepis) is typically found at 2–20 m.
- Is the Big-Scale Parma dangerous to divers?
- The Big-Scale Parma is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Big-Scale Parma get?
- The Big-Scale Parma grows to about 16.5 cm.