AQUADICO


Caerulean damsel

Pomacentrus caeruleus

Distribution: Indian Ocean.

Housing: Territorial she lives in the shallow lagoon and reefs; individual associal generally aggressive and trailers. Shy and very lively in his movements, she keeps her living space with vivacity.
Individuals are never far away from the coral head where they have settled.

Description: Length: 7 to 10 cm. Almost fluorescent blue dress with a yellow tail.

Food: Feeds on zooplankton and filamentous algae.
             
 


Taxonomic classification


Phylum: Chordata Class: Actynopterygii Sub class: Neopterygii To print in "PDF" format
Order: Perciformes Sub order: Labroidei Family: Pomacentridae
Genus: pomacentrus Species: caeruleus Descriptor: Quoy & Gaimard, 1825