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Blue-scribbled damsel (Pomacentrus nagasakiensis) — Pomacentridae

Blue-scribbled damsel

Pomacentrus nagasakiensis
Family: Pomacentridae

The Blue-scribbled damsel (Pomacentrus nagasakiensis) is a saltwater fish of the family Pomacentridae that grows up to 11 cm.

Length
11 cm
Water
Saltwater
Depth
3.0–35.0 m
Diet
Omnivore
Activity
Diurnal
Body shape
Torpedo-shaped
Substrate
Stone or rock
Danger
Harmless
Edibility
Commonly eaten

Description

The Blue-scribbled damsel is a damselfish (Pomacentridae) from the western Pacific. The species grows to about 11 cm. Blue scribbled lines run over head and flank. As a reef-dweller it lives around coral and rocky reefs and eats zooplankton and algae. The fish is harmless to humans.

Frequently asked questions

How do you recognise the Blue-scribbled damsel?

The Blue-scribbled damsel has a torpedo-shaped body and is mainly blue.

Where does the Blue-scribbled damsel live?

The Blue-scribbled damsel lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground.

How big does the Blue-scribbled damsel get?

The Blue-scribbled damsel grows to a maximum of about 11 cm.

Is the Blue-scribbled damsel dangerous to humans?

No, the Blue-scribbled damsel is harmless to humans.

Is the Blue-scribbled damsel edible?

Yes, the Blue-scribbled damsel is commonly eaten.

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All data

Identification

Dutch name
Nagasaki-juffer sourced
English name
Blue-scribbled damsel sourced
Scientific name
Pomacentrus nagasakiensis
Family
Pomacentridae
Other names
Blue-scribbled damselfish; Nagasaki damsel; Nagasaki damselfish verified

Appearance

Size class
Small verified
Max length (cm)
11.0 verified
Body shape
Torpedo-shaped sourced
Dominant colour
Blue sourced
Tail shape
Forked inferred

Habitat & distribution

Water type
Saltwater sourced
Substrate
Stone or rock sourced
Min depth (m)
3.0 verified
Max depth (m)
35.0 verified
Origin
Native inferred

Behaviour & biology

Diet
Omnivore inferred
Territorial
Yes inferred
Activity
Diurnal inferred
Reproduction
Separate sexes inferred
Sexual dimorphism
No inferred

For anglers

Edibility
Commonly eaten inferred
Fishing method
Klein van stuk en nauwelijks een hengelsportdoel; wordt vooral incidenteel of als aasvis gevangen. inferred
Regulations source
FishBase ↗ inferred

Safety

Danger to humans
Harmless verified

Status & sources

Sources
FishBase via GBIF (DwC-A), CC-BY-NC 4.0

Same genus Pomacentrus

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