Neon damselfish

A beautiful blue like neon.

Scientific name	Pomacentrus coelestis
English name	Neon damselfish
Japanese name	空雀鯛
Classification	Actinopterygii
Classification details	Perciformes Pomacentridae
Full length	7cm
Distribution	Found in coastal areas south of Kanto.

Characteristics

A blue damselfish with a beautiful whole body. There are individual differences in blue, ranging from something close to cobalt blue to something that looks like turquoise blue. The caudal fin is yellow, but there are also individual differences. Depending on the individual, there are things with a dark and plain color.

The surface of the body has a pattern that looks like a long and narrow rhombus.

Ecology

Inhabits tidal pools and reefs. They often form groups. When a human touches a rock and fine fragments fly around, they are overjoyed and gather together.

Habitat

Miura Peninsula Arasaki

When you enter the sea of Arasaki, the first thing you see is the damselfish. always there It doesn't run away even if you get close to it. It's interesting to observe the subtle variations, from deep blue to green.