Scaly Damsel
Pomacentrus lepidogenys
The Scaly Damsel (Pomacentrus lepidogenys) is a tropical marine fish of the family Pomacentridae. It lives on and around reefs, between 1 and 12 m deep. It grows to 9 cm (standard length, tail fin excluded). The IUCN Red List rates it Near Threatened.
- Size
- 9 cmstandard length, tail fin excluded
- Depth
- 1–12 m
- Climate zone
- Tropical
In the wild
- Water type
- Marine
- Climate zone
- Tropical
- Habitat
- Coral and rocky reefs
Depth
surface
1 m12 m
Conservation status
Classification
- FamilyPomacentridae
- GenusPomacentrus
- SpeciesPomacentrus lepidogenys
Quick answers
- Scaly Damsel size: how big does it get?
- It grows to 9 cm (standard length, tail fin excluded).
- Scaly Damsel: is it endangered?
- The IUCN Red List rates it Near Threatened.
Related species
Alexander's DamselPomacentrus alexanderae
Ambon DamselPomacentrus amboinensis
Speckled DamselPomacentrus bankanensis
Neon DamselfishPomacentrus coelestis
Lemon DamselPomacentrus moluccensis
Goldback DamselPomacentrus nigromanus
Grey DamselPomacentrus reidi
Obscure DamselPomacentrus adelus
Peacock DamselPomacentrus pavo
Blackmargin DamselPomacentrus nigromarginatus
Philippine DamselPomacentrus philippinus
Princess DamselPomacentrus vaiuli
Sources
The figures on this page are compiled from the references below.