Ambon Damsel

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

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Ambon Damsel

Uploaded by: @fishx6 in July 2009
Photographed at: Challenger Bay - Great Barrier Reef - Australia
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Ambon Damsel

Uploaded by: @fishx6 in August 2008
Photographed at: Nudi Retreat - Lembeh Resort - Indonesia - Indonesia
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Ambon Damsel

Uploaded by: @fishx6 in August 2008
Photographed at: lembeh - Indonesia
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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. (edit)

Spotted

The Ambon Damsel is found in or near the East Indo-West Pacific region(s) and has been photographed 3 times by user @fishx6

Related creatures

Many creatures change during their life. Juvenile fish become adults and some change shape or their colour. Some species change sex and others just get older. The following creature(s) are known relatives of the Ambon Damsel. Click the image(s) to explore further or hover over to get a better view!