Arnaz's Damselfish
Chrysiptera arnazae
- Group: Damselfish
- Typical depth: 3–20 m
- Max size: 3.9 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: VU
This small damselfish shelters in bays on fringing reefs between about three and twenty metres, hugging branching Acropora and the needle coral Seriatopora. It hovers just above the coral to pick zooplankton, and is listed as vulnerable across its limited range.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Ovalentaria incertae sedis › Pomacentridae › Chrysiptera
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 712754.
FAQ
- How deep does the Arnaz's Damselfish live?
- The Arnaz's Damselfish (Chrysiptera arnazae) is typically found at 3–20 m.
- Is the Arnaz's Damselfish dangerous to divers?
- The Arnaz's Damselfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Arnaz's Damselfish get?
- The Arnaz's Damselfish grows to about 3.9 cm.