Multispine Damsel
Neoglyphidodon polyacanthus
The Multispine Damsel (Neoglyphidodon polyacanthus) is a subtropical marine fish of the family Pomacentridae. It lives on and around reefs, between 2 and 30 m deep. It grows to 12 cm (standard length, tail fin excluded). The IUCN Red List rates it Least Concern.
- Size
- 12 cmstandard length, tail fin excluded
- Depth
- 2–30 m
- Climate zone
- Subtropical
In the wild
- Water type
- Marine
- Climate zone
- Subtropical
- Habitat
- Coral and rocky reefs
Depth
surface
2 m30 m
Conservation status
Classification
- FamilyPomacentridae
- GenusNeoglyphidodon
- SpeciesNeoglyphidodon polyacanthus
Quick answers
- Multispine Damsel size: how big does it get?
- It grows to 12 cm (standard length, tail fin excluded).
- Multispine Damsel: is it endangered?
- The IUCN Red List rates it Least Concern.
Related species
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Pink skunk clownfishAmphiprion perideraion
Tomato clownfishAmphiprion frenatus
Clarkii clownfishAmphiprion clarkii
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Azure damselfishChrysiptera hemicyanea
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Sources
The figures on this page are compiled from the references below.