Alelia's Damselfish
Altrichthys alelia
- Group: Damselfish
- Typical depth: to 3 m
- Max size: 5.5 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: EN
An endangered damselfish gathered from dense thickets of branching Porites coral, where it shelters among the stems. It grows to only about 5 centimetres and keeps close to its coral cover.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Ovalentaria incertae sedis › Pomacentridae › Altrichthys
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 992446.
FAQ
- How deep does the Alelia's Damselfish live?
- The Alelia's Damselfish (Altrichthys alelia) is typically found at to 3 m.
- Is the Alelia's Damselfish dangerous to divers?
- The Alelia's Damselfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Alelia's Damselfish get?
- The Alelia's Damselfish grows to about 5.5 cm.