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Alexander's Damsel
Pomacentrus alexanderae
Peacock Damsel
Pomacentrus pavo
- Max size
- View in app
- Max depth
- 18 m
- Found in
- 49 regions
How to recognise it
- Colours
- blackgreygreenblue
- Body shape
- Compressed
Pomacentrus pavo is a damselfish from the Indo-Pacific. It occasionally makes its way into the aquarium trade. It grows to a size of 8.5 cm in length.
Description
Adults have bluish green body and fins. Juveniles have a yellow anal fin and tail. Dorsal spines (total): 13; Dorsal soft rays (total): 13-14; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 12 - 14.
Distribution
Indo-Pacific: East Africa to the Tuamoto Islands, north to Taiwan, south to Lord Howe Island.
Habitat
Adults inhabit sandy areas of lagoon reefs, around isolated patch reefs, coral heads, or rubble. Usually in groups. Commonly found around jetty structures. Feed on zooplankton and filamentous algae. Diurnal species.
Similar species
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Questions
Is Peacock Damsel dangerous?
Peacock Damsel has no known danger to humans. However, always observe marine life responsibly.
Where can you find Peacock Damsel?
How deep does Peacock Damsel live?
Peacock Damsel can be found at depths of up to 18 meters.
