Sapphire Damselfish (Pomacentrus pavo)

Also known as Azure Damsel, Azure Damselfish, Azure Demoiselle, Blue Damsel, Blue Damselfish, Blue Demoiselle, Pavo Damselfish, Peacock Damsel, Peacock Damselfish, Sapphire Damsel, Sapphire Demoiselle

Description

Also known as Azure Damsel, Azure Damselfish, Azure Demoiselle, Blue Damsel, Blue Damselfish, Blue Demoiselle, Pavo Damselfish, Peacock Damsel, Peacock Damselfish, Sapphire Damsel, Sapphire Demoiselle.

Found in small to large schools, around coral heads, isolated patch reefs, and rubble, over sandy lagoon reefs.
They feed on filamentous algae and zooplankton.
Length - 10cm
Depth - 1-18m
Widespread Indo-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. Ref: https://www.fishbase.se/summary/Pomacentrus-pavo

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