Lemon Damsel is a type of bony fish from the Western Pacific Ocean. It belongs to the Pomacentridae family and is sometimes found in aquariums.
Adult Lemon Damsels live in clear lagoons and ocean reefs with branching corals. They gather in small groups and mostly eat algae and tiny crustaceans like plankton.
Lemon Damsels are active during the day (diurnal) and are safe for coral reef environments.
Lemon Damsel Interesting Facts
- Lemon Damsel grows up to 3.5 inches (9.0 centimeters) long and is native to the Western Pacific Ocean.
- These fish live in coral reefs, eat algae and tiny crustaceans, and are active during the day.
- During breeding, they form distinct pairs and lay eggs that stick to underwater surfaces.
- Males protect the eggs and help them get oxygen by fanning them with their fins.
Lemon Damsel Habitat
Lemon Damsel is found in the Western Pacific Ocean.
Its habitat range stretches from the Andaman Sea and Rowley Shoals in the eastern Indian Ocean to Fiji, going north up to the Ryukyu Islands and south down to Lord Howe Island. It has also been spotted in Tonga.
This fish lives in marine environments, specifically coral reefs. It doesn’t migrate and prefers depths of 1 to 14 meters (3 to 46 feet).
Lemon Damsel thrives in tropical waters with a geographic range between 32°N to 32°S latitude and 92°E to 173°W longitude.
| Water Temperature: | Unknown |
| Water pH: | Unknown |
| Water Hardness: | Unknown |
Lemon Damsel Physical Characteristics
Size: 3.5 inches (9.0 centimeters)
Lemon Damsel grows up to 3.5 inches (9.0 centimeters) long. It has 13 dorsal (back) spines, 14 to 15 dorsal soft rays, 2 anal spines, and 14 to 15 anal soft rays.
Lemon damsel is completely yellow in color, except for a small orange spot near the base of its pectoral fin (not found in Philippine fish). Its body depth is about half of its length.
Lemon Damsel Reproduction
Lemon Damsels lay eggs and form distinct pairs during breeding.
Their eggs stick to surfaces underwater, like rocks or corals. Male Lemon Damsels protect and help the eggs get enough oxygen by fanning them with their fins.
Lemon Damsel Scientific Classification
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Family: | Pomacentridae |
| Genus: | Pomacentrus |
| Scientific Name: | Pomacentrus moluccensis |
| Also Known As: | Lemon Damsel |
| Conservation Status: | Unknown |