The Blue ribbon demoiselle (Neopomacentrus taeniurus) is a fish that lives in both fresh and salt water of the family Pomacentridae that grows up to 10 cm.
Description
The freshwater demoiselle is a damselfish from the Indo-West Pacific that notably often occurs in brackish and even fresh water of river mouths. The species grows to about 10 cm and has a grey-brown body with a yellow-tinged rear and a dark band in the tail. It forms groups around woody debris, roots and stones in estuaries and coastal water and eats zooplankton and algae. The fish is harmless to humans and is assessed as Least Concern (LC) by the IUCN.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Blue ribbon demoiselle?
The Blue ribbon demoiselle has a torpedo-shaped body, is mainly brown and shows a plain pattern.
Where does the Blue ribbon demoiselle live?
The Blue ribbon demoiselle lives in both fresh and salt water and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom.
How big does the Blue ribbon demoiselle get?
The Blue ribbon demoiselle grows to a maximum of about 10 cm.
Is the Blue ribbon demoiselle dangerous to humans?
No, the Blue ribbon demoiselle is harmless to humans.
Is the Blue ribbon demoiselle edible?
The Blue ribbon demoiselle is not usually eaten.
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Same genus Neopomacentrus
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