Peacock Damsel (Pomacentrus pavo)

Peacock Damsel, a reference photo — Photo: (c) Susan Prior, some rights reserved (CC BY) · CC BY 4.0 (licence)

Pomacentrus pavo, sapphire damsel, peacock damsel or blue damsel, is a damselfish from the Indo-Pacific. It occasionally makes its way into the aquarium trade. It grows to a size of 8.5 cm (3.3 in) in length.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Peacock Damsel being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

Pomacentrus coelestis
Chrysiptera cyanea
Pomacentrus caeruleus
Chrysiptera taupou
Chrysiptera springeri

Classification

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Blenniiformes
Family: Pomacentridae
Genus: Pomacentrus
Species: Pomacentrus pavo

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