The Kermadec scalyfin (Parma kermadecensis) is a saltwater fish of the family Pomacentridae that grows up to 22 cm.
Description
The Kermadec scalyfin is a large damselfish (Pomacentridae) from the southwest Pacific, around the Kermadec Islands. The species grows to about 22 cm and has a deep, drab-brown body; juveniles are brighter with blue and orange accents. As a territorial reef-dweller it fiercely defends an algal garden on rocky reefs, whose algae it grazes. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Kermadec scalyfin?
The Kermadec scalyfin has a flattened, disc-shaped body and is mainly brown.
Where does the Kermadec scalyfin live?
The Kermadec scalyfin lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground.
How big does the Kermadec scalyfin get?
The Kermadec scalyfin grows to a maximum of about 22 cm.
Is the Kermadec scalyfin dangerous to humans?
No, the Kermadec scalyfin is harmless to humans.
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Same genus Parma
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