2,163 observationsLeast Concern
Giant Damselfish
Microspathodon dorsalis
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Actinopterygii ›Order: Blenniiformes ›Family: Pomacentridae ›Genus: Microspathodon
About
The giant damselfish (Microspathodon dorsalis) inhabit rocky reefs, below the surf zone at depths of 1–25 m. They feed mainly on low-profile, attached algae. They defend both feeding and reproductive territories by driving off other fishes and divers who come too close. They are oviparous, and form distinct pairings during breeding. The eggs are demersal and adhere to the substrate. Males guard and aerate the eggs.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Giant Damselfish is Microspathodon dorsalis.
- The Giant Damselfish has a conservation status of Least Concern.
- Giant Damselfish belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Giant Damselfish belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Giant Damselfish belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
- Giant Damselfish belongs to the order Blenniiformes.
- Giant Damselfish belongs to the family Pomacentridae.
- Giant Damselfish belongs to the genus Microspathodon.