Damselfish
Acanthochromis polyacanthus
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Saltwater
简介
A solitary damselfish from Australian Pacific waters, one of the few damselfish that does not form schools. Inhabits branching coral heads on shallow Indo-Pacific reefs. Parents guard eggs on hard substrate.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 16.0 cm |
| 栖息水深 | 1-65m |
Habitat & Distribution
Coral reefs, estuaries
水质类型
Saltwater
栖息水深
1-65m
Taxonomy
| 目 | Perciformes (Perch-like fishes) |
| 科 | Pomacentridae (Damselfishes) |
| 物种 | Acanthochromis polyacanthus |
常见问题
How big does Damselfish get?
Damselfish can grow up to 16.0 cm long.
Where is Damselfish found?
Coral reefs, estuaries
What family does Damselfish belong to?
Damselfish (Acanthochromis polyacanthus) belongs to the family Pomacentridae (Damselfishes) in the order Perciformes (Perch-like fishes).
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