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Alexander's Damsel
Pomacentrus alexanderae
Goldbelly Damsel
Pomacentrus auriventris
- Max size
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- Max depth
- 35 m
- Found in
- 11 regions
How to recognise it
- Colours
- yellowblue
Pomacentrus auriventris is a damselfish from the Western Central Pacific. It occasionally makes its way into the aquarium trade. It grows to a size of 5.5 cm in length.
Description
It has a bright blue body with yellow on the belly, caudal peduncle and tail. Dorsal spines (total): 13; Dorsal soft rays (total): 13-14; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 14 - 15.
Distribution
Western Central Pacific: Micronesia to Indonesia.
Habitat
Inhabits inner reef slopes having rubble, coral and algae at depths between 6 to about 100 feet (2 – 30 m) and feed mainly on zooplankton, benthic invertebrates and algae.
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Questions
Is Goldbelly Damsel dangerous?
Goldbelly Damsel has no known danger to humans. However, always observe marine life responsibly.
Where can you find Goldbelly Damsel?
How deep does Goldbelly Damsel live?
Goldbelly Damsel can be found at depths of up to 35 meters.
