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title: Jewel Damselfish (Plectroglyphidodon lacrymatus)
scientific_name: Plectroglyphidodon lacrymatus
common_name: Jewel Damselfish
taxon: Pomacentridae
conservation_status: LC - Least Concern
published: 2024-07-27T11:13:18.342Z
updated: 2025-11-25T13:58:09.000Z
tags: Jewel Damselfish, Plectroglyphidodon lacrymatus, Pomacentridae, Red Sea, Marine Life, Diving
url: https://redseacreatures.com/taxon/fishes/bony-fishes/pomacentridae/jewel-damselfish
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# Jewel Damselfish (*Plectroglyphidodon lacrymatus*)

**Taxon:** Pomacentridae (*Pomacentridae*)  
**Conservation Status:** LC - Least Concern  


The species Plectroglyphidodon lacrymatus, commonly referred to as the whitespotted devil or jewel damselfish, is indigenous to the Indo-Pacific region and can attain a maximum length of approximately 10 centimeters (3.9 inches).

This species primarily subsists on benthic algae and is known for its territorial behavior, rigorously defending algae-rich areas against encroachment by other species, including human divers.

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*Source: [Red Sea Creatures](https://redseacreatures.com/taxon/fishes/bony-fishes/pomacentridae/jewel-damselfish)*
*Updated: November 25, 2025*