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The Sash damsel (Plectroglyphidodon leucozonus) is a saltwater fish of the family Pomacentridae that grows up to 12 cm.
Description
The sash damsel is a reef fish of the family Pomacentridae from the Indo-West Pacific. The species reaches about 12 cm and has a deep, compressed, brownish body with a conspicuous white cross-bar, the 'sash' to which the name refers. Adults inhabit surge-swept shorelines and seaward reef margins, in ridges between surge channels; juveniles occur in sheltered intertidal pools. The fish grazes benthic algae and fiercely defends its territory of algal turf. The eggs are laid on the bottom and guarded by the male.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Sash damsel?
The Sash damsel has a flattened, disc-shaped body, is mainly brown and shows a vertical stripes pattern. Striking white vertical bar (sash); territorial algae grazer of surf zones.
Where does the Sash damsel live?
The Sash damsel lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground. Indo-West Pacific, on surf-battered reefs.
How big does the Sash damsel get?
The Sash damsel grows to a maximum of about 12 cm. On average the species is around 9 cm.
Is the Sash damsel dangerous to humans?
No, the Sash damsel is harmless to humans. None required: this species is harmless to humans.
Is the Sash damsel edible?
The Sash damsel is not usually eaten.
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Same genus Plectroglyphidodon
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