Pomacentrus coelestis, the neon damselfish, is a species of damselfish in the family Pomacentridae. It is found in the Indo-Pacific.[2] It can grow to a maximum size of 9 centimetres (3.5 in) in length.[2] It occasionally makes its way into the aquarium trade.
| Pomacentrus coelestis | |
|---|---|
,_Anilao,_Filipinas,_2023-08-23,_DD_46.jpg) | |
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Blenniiformes |
| Family: | Pomacentridae |
| Genus: | Pomacentrus |
| Species: | P. coelestis |
| Binomial name | |
| Pomacentrus coelestis D.S. Jordan & Starks, 1901 | |
,_Anilao,_Filipinas,_2023-08-23,_DD_47.jpg)
Distribution and habitat
editThis fish is found in the Indo-Pacific. In the Indian Ocean, they are found in Sri Lanka, the Andaman Sea, Indonesia, and Australia. In the Pacific Ocean, they are found in Indonesia, Australia, the Philippines, Vietnam, Taiwan, Japan, and Pacific islands all the way to Hawaii.[2] They are found in depths of 1 to 20 metres (3.3 to 65.6 ft).[2] Adults are found in coral reefs and lagoons.
Description
editEcology
editReferences
edit- ↑ Allen, G.R.; Arceo, H.; Mutia, M.T.M.; Muyot, F.B.; Nañola, C.L.; Santos, M. (2022). "Pomacentrus coelestis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2022 e.T188577A1896002. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2022-2.RLTS.T188577A1896002.en. Retrieved 1 April 2025.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.). "Pomacentrus coelestis". FishBase. December 2008 version.
External links
edit
Wikispecies has information related to Pomacentrus coelestis.
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Pomacentrus coelestis.
- Photos of Pomacentrus coelestis in the Sealife Collection
 | This Pomacentridae article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by adding missing information. |