Ternate Damselfish (Amblyglyphidodon ternatensis)
Fish in the family Pomacentridae. Moderate care. Not Reef Safe.
Quick facts
Appearance
Small, stocky damselfish with bright yellow body coloration, dark blue or purple facial markings around the eye, and darker fins. Juveniles may show slightly different patterning than adults.
Diet and feeding
Omnivorous in the wild; feeds on small crustaceans, zooplankton, and algae. In captivity, provide high-quality flake or pellet foods supplemented with frozen mysis shrimp, brine shrimp, and vegetable matter such as spirulina.
Difficulty and care for the Ternate Damselfish
Moderate - Requires some experience due to specific dietary water or tank requirements. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
Origin and habitat
Indo-Pacific, ranging from Indonesia (Ternate region) through the Coral Triangle and westward into the Indo-Australian Archipelago.
Log Ternate Damselfish in your reef tank
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