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Sulfur damsel (Pomacentrus sulfureus) — Pomacentridae

Sulfur damsel

Pomacentrus sulfureus
Family: Pomacentridae

The Sulfur damsel (Pomacentrus sulfureus) is a saltwater fish of the family Pomacentridae that grows up to 11 cm.

Length
11 cm
Water
Saltwater
Depth
1.0–5.0 m
Diet
Omnivore
Activity
Diurnal
Body shape
Torpedo-shaped
Substrate
Stone or rock
Danger
Harmless

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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All data

Identification

Dutch name
Zwavel-juffer sourced
English name
Sulfur damsel sourced
Scientific name
Pomacentrus sulfureus
Family
Pomacentridae
Other names
Sulphur damsel verified

Appearance

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

Habitat & distribution

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

Behaviour & biology

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

For anglers

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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