Paletail Damsel
Pomacentrus trichrourus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 1–43 m
- Max size: 11 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A damselfish of inshore and offshore coral reefs, the paletail damsel ranges from the shallows to over forty metres. Pairs form to spawn, and the male guards and fans the sticky eggs laid on the reef.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Ovalentaria incertae sedis › Pomacentridae › Pomacentrus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 310389.
FAQ
- How deep does the Paletail Damsel live?
- The Paletail Damsel (Pomacentrus trichrourus) is typically found at 1–43 m.
- Is the Paletail Damsel dangerous to divers?
- The Paletail Damsel is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Paletail Damsel get?
- The Paletail Damsel grows to about 11 cm.