Swallowdart Damselfish (Azurina hirundo)
Key facts
- Scientific name
- Azurina hirundo
- Common name
- Swallowdart Damselfish
- Category
- Fish
- Family
- Pomacentridae
- Genus
- Azurina
- Size
- 8–12 cm
- Depth
- 3–25 m
- IUCN status
- Least concern (LC)
- Danger level
- Harmless
- Habitats
- coral-reef, rocky-reef
- Behaviours
- benthic, territorial
- Ocean zones
- Eastern Pacific
Description
Azurina hirundo reaches 12 cm. Small damselfish (Pomacentridae) endemic to East Pacific (Galapagos, California). Sky-blue dorsal, scattered white spots, dark-blue head, deeply forked yellow tail. Territorial, defends small algal gardens. Rocky reef 3-25 m. Diurnal. Minimal threats = LC (IUCN). Highly colorful, easy to observe in coastal diving.
Photo of Swallowdart Damselfish
Frequently asked questions
- How big is the Swallowdart Damselfish?
- Swallowdart Damselfish (Azurina hirundo) reaches 8–12 cm in length.
- At what depth can you find the Swallowdart Damselfish?
- Swallowdart Damselfish is found between 3–25 m deep.
- Is the Swallowdart Damselfish dangerous to divers?
- Danger level: Harmless.
- What is the conservation status of the Swallowdart Damselfish?
- IUCN status: Least concern (LC).
- Where can you find the Swallowdart Damselfish?
- Found in: Eastern Pacific.
Other species in the family Pomacentridae
- Chromis chromis - Mediterranean damselfish
- Amphiprion bicinctus - Two-band anemonefish
- Amphiprion ocellaris - False clownfish
- Chromis cyanea - Blue chromis
- Stegastes partitus - Bicolor damselfish
- Amphiprion akallopisos - Skunk clownfish
Sources
- Taxonomy: WoRMS (AphiaID 279852)
- Photos: iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)
- Distribution: GBIF (taxonKey 2399201)
- Conservation: IUCN Red List
- Encyclopedia: Wikipedia