Description
Also known as Cape Verde Damselfish, Chromis, Puller.
Found singly, or in pairs, over rocky areas, of coastal inshore reefs.
They feed on algae and tiny invertebrates.
Length - 16cm
Depth - 0-20m
Eastern Central Atlantic - Cape Verde
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/12508
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