The Sulfur damsel (Pomacentrus sulfureus) is a saltwater fish of the family Pomacentridae that grows up to 11 cm.
Description
The sulfur damsel is a small reef fish (Pomacentridae) from the western Indian Ocean and Red Sea. The species grows to about 11 cm and has a bright-yellow body with a small dark spot near the pectoral-fin base. As a territorial reef-dweller it lives above shallow coral and rocky reefs and eats algae, zooplankton and small invertebrates. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Sulfur damsel?
The Sulfur damsel has a torpedo-shaped body and is mainly yellow-gold.
Where does the Sulfur damsel live?
The Sulfur damsel lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground.
How big does the Sulfur damsel get?
The Sulfur damsel grows to a maximum of about 11 cm.
Is the Sulfur damsel dangerous to humans?
No, the Sulfur damsel is harmless to humans.
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Same genus Pomacentrus
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