The Threeline damsel (Pomacentrus trilineatus) is a saltwater fish of the family Pomacentridae that grows up to 10 cm.
Description
The threeline damsel is a small reef fish (Pomacentridae) from the western Indian Ocean. The species grows to about 10 cm and has a brown-grey body with fine blue lines on the head and back. 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 Threeline damsel?
The Threeline damsel has a flattened, disc-shaped body and is mainly brown.
Where does the Threeline damsel live?
The Threeline damsel lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground.
How big does the Threeline damsel get?
The Threeline damsel grows to a maximum of about 10 cm.
Is the Threeline damsel dangerous to humans?
No, the Threeline damsel is harmless to humans.
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Same genus Pomacentrus
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