Richardson's Damsel
NameRichardson's Damsel
Scientific NamePomacentrus richardsoni
Common NamesRichardson's Damsel, Richardson's Damselfish
FamilyPomacentridae
OriginWestern Pacific Ocean, Indonesia, Philippines, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands
Temperamentsemi-aggressive
Dietomnivore
Care Levelbeginner
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)30
Max Size (Inches)4
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)72-82
pH Range8.1-8.4
Compatible SpeciesOther semi-aggressive damselfish (with caution), Larger peaceful fish, Wrasses, Tangs, Larger gobies, Hawkfish
Description
Richardson's Damsel is a hardy and relatively small damselfish native to the Western Pacific. It features a greyish-brown body, often with a small blue spot behind the eye, and a distinctive black band on the caudal peduncle extending into the caudal fin. While generally robust, this species can be territorial and semi-aggressive, especially towards smaller or more docile tankmates.
