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Alexander's Damsel
Pomacentrus alexanderae
Indian Damsel
Pomacentrus indicus
- Max size
- View in app
- Max depth
- 15 m
- Found in
- 5 regions
How to recognise it
- Colours
- blackgreyorangeblue
- Body shape
- Compressed
Pomacentrus indicus is a species of marine damselfish in the family Pomacentridae.
Description
Body is overall brown with an orange colour extending from snout to almost the end of the dorsal fin. Large black spot is bodered by bright blue located posteriorly on the dorsal fin. Anal and pelvic fins are bordered by bright blue streaks.
Distribution
Western Indian Ocean: Sri Lanka, Maldives, Chagos Archipelago and Seychelles.
Habitat
Adults inhabit lagoon and seaward reefs. Found singly or in small groups. Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding. Eggs are demersal and adhere to the substrate. Males guard and aerate the eggs.
Similar species
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Ambon Chromis
Chromis amboinensis
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Ambon Damsel
Pomacentrus amboinensis
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Atlantic Sergeant Major
Abudefduf saxatilis
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Barhead Damsel
Neoglyphidodon thoracotaeniatus
Bengal Sergeant
Abudefduf bengalensis
Questions
Is Indian Damsel dangerous?
Indian Damsel has no known danger to humans. However, always observe marine life responsibly.
Where can you find Indian Damsel?
MaldivesSeychellesIndian OceanChagos IslandsSri Lanka
How deep does Indian Damsel live?
Indian Damsel can be found at depths of up to 15 meters.
