Neon Damsel

Pomacentrus coelestis

Nine Centimeters Pomacentrid Fish from Japanese Waters

Tropical
Regional distribution
Marine fish
Indian Ocean
Pacific Ocean
East Asia
South Asia
Fusiform
Small
Tropical fish

Pomacentrus coelestis, the neon damselfish, is a species of damselfish in the family Pomacentridae. It is found in the Indo-Pacific. It can grow to a maximum size of 9 centimetres (3.5 in) in length.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Blennies and Allies
Family: Pomacentridae
Genus: Pomacentrus
Maximum length: 9 cm
Water: Marine
Body shape: fusiform
Distribution: Eastern Indian Ocean and Western Central Pacific: Sri Lanka to the Line and Tuamoto islands, north to southern Japan, south to Rowley Shoals and Lord Howe Island.
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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