Eastern Barhead Damselfish
Neoglyphidodon mitratus
- Group: Damselfish
- Typical depth: 10–45 m
- Max size: 6.2 cm
- For divers: safe
A small damselfish of sheltered outer reefs, it keeps close to branching coral between about 10 and 45 metres. It grows to roughly six centimetres and poses no threat to divers.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Ovalentaria incertae sedis › Pomacentridae › Neoglyphidodon
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 834967.
FAQ
- How deep does the Eastern Barhead Damselfish live?
- The Eastern Barhead Damselfish (Neoglyphidodon mitratus) is typically found at 10–45 m.
- Is the Eastern Barhead Damselfish dangerous to divers?
- The Eastern Barhead Damselfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Eastern Barhead Damselfish get?
- The Eastern Barhead Damselfish grows to about 6.2 cm.