Fakfak Damselfish
Pomacentrus fakfakensis
- Group: Damselfish
- Typical depth: 2–8 m
- Max size: 7.4 cm
- For divers: safe
A small damselfish of sheltered West Papuan reefs, it lives in shallow water down to about eight metres. Like its relatives it lays sticky eggs on the bottom, and the male stands guard, fanning fresh water over them until they hatch.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Ovalentaria incertae sedis › Pomacentridae › Pomacentrus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 712756.
FAQ
- How deep does the Fakfak Damselfish live?
- The Fakfak Damselfish (Pomacentrus fakfakensis) is typically found at 2–8 m.
- Is the Fakfak Damselfish dangerous to divers?
- The Fakfak Damselfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Fakfak Damselfish get?
- The Fakfak Damselfish grows to about 7.4 cm.