The Staghorn damselfish is a small, vibrant reef fish typically measuring 3-4 inches and weighing up to 0.2 pounds. It thrives in coral-rich environments of the Indo-Pacific. With a diet primarily consisting of plankton and algae, this species exhibits territorial behavior, often defending its chosen coral habitat from intruders to maintain its feeding grounds. This summary is AI generated
Water type
IUCN Status
Threat to humans
Source: Fishbase
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Staghorn damselfish
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