Ambon Damsel

Scientific Name: Pomacentrus bipunctatus
Species: Damselfishes (Pomacentridae)
Other names: Ambon Damselfish

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Description

Also known as Ambon Damselfish.

Found singly or in small groups, usually in sandy areas of lagoons and protected reefs.
They feed on zooplankton.
Length - 10cm
Depth - 2-40m
Widespread East Indo-West Pacific

Damselfish are egg layers.
First they clear a site ready for a nest, then engage in a mating dance with rapid swimming and fin movements, during this time the males will often turn a shade or two darker and may display white blotches. Spawning occurs at dawn.

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The Ambon Damsel has been photographed 2 times by user @fishx6